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  • Summary: The second full-length solo release for the indie rock singer-songwriter was produced by Drew Vandenberg.
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  • Record Label: Polyvinyl
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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When the lights come on I'll have been awake for hours A thin film of sweat on my skin Partial lists of pink dawn reflections clogging my mind But no... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Jan 30, 2017
    80
    Thomas' atmospheric pieces are just as compelling as his songwriting, however, and anyone intrigued by these tracks should check out some of his many extracurricular projects, particularly the dark, jazzy free-form explorations of Billowing and the Krautrock-inspired instrumental pop group Hydropark.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jan 30, 2017
    80
    He's raised the stakes with increased fidelity, genre hopscotching, and more "adult" concerns lyrically. [Jan - Mar 2017, p.68]
  3. Jan 30, 2017
    75
    Fred Thomas has proven to be quite an effective and relevant artist in the present.
  4. Jan 30, 2017
    71
    Thomas’ music is one long effort to reach across the void and connect. He’ll never reach everyone, but with every album he gets a little closer.
  5. Jan 30, 2017
    70
    On some songs, Thomas crams in thoughts, feelings and remembered scenes. Overall, though, there’s as much of a focus on capturing a daydream feeling.
  6. Uncut
    Jan 30, 2017
    60
    If only Thomas' smart-ass, sing-song drawl was as appealing as his songs. [Feb 2017, p.38]
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