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UncutMay 28, 2015Simply gorgeous. [Jul 2015, p.80]
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May 19, 2015It’s no slight to say there’s not much here beyond the classic songcraft, the splendor of their high-lonesome harmonies, and the way their guitars entwine and frame the songs so beautifully.
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May 19, 2015Over the course of a full album, the duo's strict adherence to their limited sonic template starts to get just a little tiring, but the Milk Carton Kids' mastery of their chosen form is never in doubt.
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May 19, 2015Despite being a bit of a downer for some, these qualities and the improvisatory feel of the guitar work as their songs unfold (however well-rehearsed in reality) may well induce engaged and repeat listening, even for the sanguine.
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May 19, 2015The duo has a knack for affecting turns of phrases such as that, which helps offset the lack of finite details to ground the songs on Monterey.
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MojoJun 10, 2015Pretty road ruminations. [Jul 2015, p.96]
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Jun 1, 2015Monterey has an intimate, forlorn beauty, but too many of its songs slip past in a gentle blur.
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May 22, 2015The songs on Monterey are uniformly pretty, due to the excellent harmonizing of Ken Pettengale and Joey Ryan, but the downcast vibe the record has seems like it will limit its appeal to very specific sections of the folk and Americana audiences.
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May 19, 2015The understated simplicity of Monterey reflects the duo’s discontent, while the absence of any memorable moment should cause listeners to feel the same.