Norwich-based producer Scotty.A continues to impress with his first appearance on Proton, following the full release of his Cattaneo-supported โWhat Makes Us Smileโ on Particles earlier this year. Title track โThe World Turns and We Turn With Itโ takes us into deeper, housier territory, while โNothing As It Seemsโ sits unapologetically in the progressive camp.
โThe World Turnsโฆโ offers a laid-back, melodic take on deep house. Scott quickly introduces a gentle rising melody that runs through the whole track, offsetting this against a subtle but groovy bass and swinging percussion. The breakdown halfway through introduces even dreamier, atmospheric sounds that swirl around until the track gradually winds down. Itโs just lovely.
โNothing As It Seemsโ is much more in keeping with the sound weโve come to expect from Scotty.A, though itโs easily one of the best examples of his work so far. It lifts off with a kickdrum and insistent bleeps, immediately suggesting a much greater urgency than โThe World Turnsโฆโ. The track really delivers on this early promise, building with nice chord changes and washes of trippy synths for a huge finale. This is one of my favourite tracks of the year so far, no question.
Itโs great to hear Scotty.A really hitting his stride after a fantastic run of EPs last year on Axon, Electronic Elements and DAR, and this is yet another really strong release from Proton. Iโm left hoping this wonโt be the last joint venture between them.
8.5/10
