Two Shell: Album Review

Album review

30 Nov

Written By Tom T

Two Shell’s self-titled debut isn’t just an album—it’s a rollercoaster built out of flashing lights, chopped samples, and glitchy euphoria. The London duo are already known for their boundary-pushing antics in the electronic scene, but here they double down, weaving UK bass, hyperpop shimmer, and a whole lot of chaos into something that feels equal parts club-ready and completely unhinged. It’s unpredictable, it’s clever, and it’s a hell of a lot of fun.

From the jump, you know you’re in for a ride. ‘(rock✧solid)’ barrels in like a weaponized dancefloor missile—punchy, raw, but stitched together with intricate little details that reward you on repeat listens. ‘gimmi it’ might be the most Two Shell moment on the record, veering between dreamy, floaty synth passages and breakneck drum programming that sends your head spinning (but keeps your feet moving). It’s that sharp contrast—ethereal beauty versus sheer rhythmic chaos—that makes their sound so addictive.

The duo’s obsession with breaking music apart is on full display. Glitchy vocals stutter in and out, beats collapse and rebuild themselves, and tracks often feel like they’re on the verge of falling apart—but never actually do. The closer ‘Mirror’ leans into that fragmentation hard, leaving you with the sense that Two Shell aren’t chasing perfection, but rather finding joy in the mess.

And that’s kind of the secret sauce: this record has just as much humor and playfulness as it does technical wizardry. It taps into digital nostalgia, warped internet-era aesthetics, and the absurdity of modern club culture—all while delivering bangers that go off. Every track feels like a little world of its own, full of left turns and grin-inducing surprises.

Is it overwhelming at times? Sure. But that’s the point. Two Shell thrive in the disorienting space between chaos and clarity, and they make it sound like the most exciting party in town. Their debut isn’t just music to dance to—it’s music to experience, music that makes you think while you’re losing it on the floor. For anyone craving club tracks that are as wild as they are inventive, Two Shell is a total blast.

‘Two shell’ is out now on all major streaming platforms