Dr Delay aka Tom Thumz comes with a high quality, eclectic EP on the steady-rocking Funk Weapons label. "Rule of Thumb Pt. 1(1)" is built on my favorite type of midtempo foundation. It has a subtle intro that allows for a lot of creative mixing opportunities before the break drops and then proceeds to go through several shifts and drops while still sounding more compositional than cut & paste. "Pt. 2(2)" starts off really strong with a cowbell laden beat that lifts the horns and vocal samples to new heights. Doubles would be a great choice in the right hands. This track would make for a great transition record from a funk break set into some Latin bombas. Watch that half time chop at the end! Great beat sensibilities on this record. David Castillo steps in for a remix(3) that sticks with the original breaks, but gives it a washed out psyche feel that makes me want to do tequila shots with the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man on a Brooklyn rooftop. The final listed song is my pick for the set. "Filth(4)" is a bounce cut with some new ideas that are working. I can feel the Doctor's recent Psycrunk mix cd coming into play on this one. It could take you out of some dubstep or into some Southern shit equally effectively. I love records that give you so many options, especially when you don't use Serato and like to keep things eclectic. Save some space in that crate for that new Timberlake record that you hate to love! There is also a nice bonus cut that is unlisted and will remain nameless so you get a little reward like the Reese's Pieces at the bottom of your Friendly's Conehead Sundae. New England, stand up!

reviewed by Telekinetic Kat