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70

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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the San Francisco-born artist was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Moonlight
Hate me Okay I've seen this all before Starving for fight For myself and all my loved ones 'cuz I'm bored All in all the same old shit, I'm bringing... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jan 20, 2015
    80
    Mr. El Khatib’s garage rock has never been completely faithful to tradition, but it has also never been this loose or appealing. Moonlight is his third album, and also his most convincing, finding a middle ground between the competing excesses of his first two.
  2. Jan 20, 2015
    74
    While the rhythm section is fairly basic throughout the album, there are a few bright moments when simplistic rhythms turn into entrancing bass lines or brisk drum fills. So while these moments of musical clarity might make Moonlight worth a listen, they likely won’t warrant a plethora of repeat spins.
  3. Jan 20, 2015
    70
    A curious oddity, Moonlight indicates that there’s far more to Hanni El Khatib than meets the eye.
  4. Jan 20, 2015
    70
    Moonlight is a step in the right direction, though, and it's nice to hear him stretch out creatively.
  5. Jan 20, 2015
    60
    This album should plant El Khatib as someone to keep a close watch on. For now though, there’s still room for him to grow--another trip to the desert awaits.
  6. Jan 29, 2015
    60
    While it’s an intriguing album, it’s one where ideas lack a little conviction.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jan 23, 2015
    60
    As an attempt to connect while keeping aloof, it succeeds. [Feb 2015, p.108]
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Jan 27, 2015
    8
    Dan Auerbach's influence is felt firmly throughout the album, but where the album really shines is when it cuts loose from the formulas andDan Auerbach's influence is felt firmly throughout the album, but where the album really shines is when it cuts loose from the formulas and you get a glimpse at some unique potential that perhaps isn't quite fully realized. Expand
  2. Feb 19, 2015
    8
    This is a Powerful, mesmerizing and even groovy album. Hanni is like a good wine, he has got a particular taste and character that gets betterThis is a Powerful, mesmerizing and even groovy album. Hanni is like a good wine, he has got a particular taste and character that gets better from one album to the next. Expand