Another One is a straightforward and concise collection of love songs, and does not miss the mark in its intent. This serves as a breather of sorts from the personal nature of Salad Days, and sacrifices some sincerity in order to avoid being too emotionally heavy-handed. ![]() Lyrically, Mac takes the role of an onlooker, whimsically tackling themes such as longing and infidelity. Opening with the sun-dappled The Way You Love Her, lazy lo-fi guitars bend in a heartfelt admission before settling into a lonely gaze, as distant keys hum beneath fuzzy slow. Mac’s simple drum beats naturally take a comfortable backseat, allowing for a more relaxed listening experience.įor an EP, Another One is surprisingly cohesive, apart from the tightly woven palm-muted riff of ‘I’ve Been Waiting For Her,’ which seems to contrast with the effort’s generally laid back nature. The slacker-rock scruff of Canadian Mac DeMarco breezes into town once more with Another One, the mini-album follow-up to last years acclaimed second album Salad Days. My vinyl had no cracks or poping issues, unlike ive had for previous Captured Tracks pressings. It seems like for this vinyl, it was delt with care. JUST ANOTHER ONE MAC DEMARCO FOR MACI usually have hesitation for captured tracks vinyl, my pressings for Mac 2 and Salad Days were terrible. These components blend most effectively on the highlight ‘A Heart Like Hers,’ which also utilizes a familiar falsetto chorus with strong doubled vocals. This is a great pressing for Mac Demarco's new album. The slacker-rock scruff of Canadian Mac DeMarco breezes into town once more with Another One, the mini-album follow-up to last year's acclaimed second album Salad Days. The jangly jazz guitar is an obvious staple of Mac’s music thus far, but this time leans towards a slightly more polished sound. The warped sounds of Mac’s synthesizer have become a centerpiece, more subdued and melodic than the pulsating heights of Salad Days’ ‘Passing Out Pieces’. Another One finds Mac still well inside his jangle pop comfort zone, stepping outside for subtle experimentation only in the realm of instrumentation. It sits just below surface level, not meriting deep examination, but rather inviting the listener to coast along on the waves of Mac’s indulgences. But when the 25-year-old does call me, he is perky. Prolific, sardonic Canadian indie-rock poster boy Mac DeMarco is releasing a new mini-album this summer called Another One, and another song off that album has surfaced today via a recording off. I certainly didnt anticipate that he would be calling me earlier than our scheduled time, either. I get the impression that Mac DeMarco is in a hurry, or he doesnt like doing interviews. The simplicity of Mac DeMarco’s music bears a unique and sincere quality. My House By The Water In 2015, the talent for creating a prolific output of exceptional music is almost a curse. Mac DeMarco interview: I’ve grown up a little bit, and my songs have grown up too. Review Summary: Strange feelings in your chest.
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