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MarcusJMoore has written the following articles:
Braids - Flourish/Perish
While other bands register in real life, Braids have a strong footing in the supernatural, their hypnotic mix a visceral soundtrack for that space between fantasy and reality. »
Ras G - Back on the Planet
It’s tough to distinguish one song from the next, and as a result, Planet feels like a continuous journey through a boundless continuum. This is a soundtrack for space travel.»
Bibio - Silver Wilkinson
This is atmospheric mood music, an aural elixir for the pondering soul.»
DJ Muggs - Bass for Your Face
Bass for Your Face is a decent output for the veteran DJ Muggs, yet it doesn’t do enough to make him stand out in the crowd.»
Suuns - Images du Futur
With Images Du Futur, Suuns have stretched into unknown territory while remaining true to its own sound.»
Post War Years - Galapagos
Galapagos will definitely keep the party going, though it might not do much more than that.»
Foxygen - We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
A fascinating collection of liberated rock tunes, which all speak to Foxygen’s magnetic bravado.»
David Bronson - Story
A decent recording from a reflective soul, one who’s purging his innermost feelings for all to see.»
Tim Hecker, Daniel Lopatin - Instrumental Tourist
This isn’t easy listening, but it’s certainly rewarding.»
Brian Eno - Lux
Lux harbours a big sound through a minimal existence. That’s quite the feat for a self-proclaimed ‘non-musician.’»
Thavius Beck - The Most Beautiful Ugly
With this album, and Thavius Beck’s work in general, the whole is much greater than its parts. »
Bat For Lashes - The Haunted Man
On The Haunted Man, Natasha Khan keeps it simple to a fault. This effort is laudable, but she sounds best when pushing the envelope. »
The Gaslamp Killer - Breakthrough
This album soundtracks the end of the world, and Gaslamp Killer enjoys the view.»
Rita Ora - Ora
There’s an innate richness to Rita Ora's articulation that makes Ora intriguing, even if the subject matter is incredibly limited.»
Opossom - Electric Hawaii
It's an artistically free record, containing some Brit-rock, a little pop, and Sixties soul. Yet it all feels natural; you can’t ask for more than that.»
Delicate Steve - Positive Force
Instrumental projects are often tough to execute given the public’s shortened attention span, yet Delicate Steve does it with a bubbly finesse that doesn’t overstay its welcome. »