Treats is the debut studio album by American noise pop duo Sleigh Bells, released jointly on May 11, 2010 by Mom + Pop Music and N.E.E.T. Recordings. Derek E. Miller's rough demos gained the attention of Spike Jonze and M.I.A.. Miller stated that the ensuing positive feedback and his "dream collaboration" working with M.I.A. in her studio on the album Maya (2010) gave him the confidence to do the Treats record without opting for a co-producer. Miller worked with M.I.A. on the track "Meds and Feds" in 2009, following which she signed the group to her label N.E.E.T. Alexis Kraus Read more on Last.fm.
“Treats” is full of raucous party anthems. That’s about all you need to know about this surprisingly enjoyable album.
On my recent “Best Of” list (which it obviously made), I aptly described it as “a blown-out explosion of confetti and crunk.” Either this is going to make you clamor to get your hands on a copy, or you’re too old. Either way, it’s probably the best current litmus test for whether or not you still like to party, and it sounds best loud. Doesn’t the best music always?