Big Grams [EP]

Occasionally the songs jump and jitter without really settling into a groove, as in the uncertain "Put It on Her." But when the dynamic production of Skrillex closes out the project with the irresistible "Drum Machine," after a great appearance by Run the Jewels on the previous track, it's hard not to crave a full album from Big Grams.

It isn't a flawless EP, but it works more often than it doesn't and is proof that there isn't that much difference between genres as we sometimes pretend there is.

This EP dazzles and then disappears before the sun comes up, leaving listeners with the exhilarating feeling of "wow," and the less-pleasing feeling of "what happened?"

There’s no creative expansion, just two acts trying to exist in their own worlds simultaneously instead of finding a new and interesting middle ground. Mixing classic Big Boi verses over old Phantogram songs would’ve probably been just as effective.

There are less cohesive moments--the Skrillex-driven closer Drum Machine doesn’t come off at all--but the best bits are as much of a joy to listen to as they sound as if they were to make.