Mordechai
by Khruangbin
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Jul 1, 2020
    60
    While Mordechai falls just short of providing that ‘sit up and take notice’ moment many of us have been waiting for, there’s certainly a lot to admire about Khruangbin – not least their formidable crate-digging skills.
  2. No Ripcord
    Jun 29, 2020
    60
    If they are willing to try out different moods and feelings, while still using that winning formula of tones and instruments, they could be a great band. On Mordechai, Khruangbin gets one step closer.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 25, 2020
    60
    The music is fine, if aimless.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jun 26, 2020
    58
    Mordechai doesn’t quite commit to delivering fleshed-out songs, or to synthesizing Khruangbin’s influences into something new. It’s too busy to settle fully into your subconscious like the intercontinental ambience of Khruangbin’s 2018 breakout Con Todo El Mundo, but not substantial enough to satisfy more active listening.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. calex1991
    May 24, 2022
    8
    This album provides a link between previous Khruangbin albums, and has an overall more "accessible" feel to it, with the presence of moreThis album provides a link between previous Khruangbin albums, and has an overall more "accessible" feel to it, with the presence of more vocals and some radio friendly tunes. Stylistically, this is very similar to previous albums but does lack an overall "theme" of influence or style, but I feel this is what the band were going for. Staying true to form with some excellent melodic parts.… Full Review »
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    ( 88/100 )

    Khruangbin es un trio texano conformado por Laura Lee, Mark Speer y Donald Johnson. "Con Todo El Mundo" (2018) fue un solido y    ( 88/100 )

    Khruangbin es un trio texano conformado por Laura Lee, Mark Speer y Donald Johnson. "Con Todo El Mundo" (2018) fue un solido y agradable navegar por aguas acústicas del mundo, pero una sorpresa más grande me conmovió en "Mordechai", que aún con su esencia y estilo, el trio nos da un viaje lleno de armonía. Hay una sensación de compresión en el aura general de "Morechai", pero yo lo atribuyo al objetivo de la producción que, con ayuda de Steve Christensen, es mágico, porque aún con su intensidad, el aura de la música te exige tranquilidad: un ritmo suave para disfrutar de su discurso, sensibilidad y fuerza lleno de detalles. Si el mundo pudiera cantar, "Morechai" sería el canto de cuna lleno de folklore y origen a los viajeros del mundo que buscan las maravillas más intimas de la madre naturaleza. Khruangbin son los trotamundos que han escuchado el canto en el viento y lo traducen en una música con tanto amor que, espero con todo mi corazón, no pare nunca.
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    Khruangbin is a trio from Texas conformed by Laura Lee, Mark Speer, and Donald "DJ" Johnson. "Con Todo El Mundo" (2018) was a solid and nice sail through the acoustic waters of the world, but a bigger surprise moved me in "Mordechai", that even with its essence and style, the trio give us a trip full of harmony. There's a compress sensation in the general aura of "Mordechai", but I attribute it to the objective of the production that, with help of Steve Christensen, is magic, because even with its intensity, the musical aura demands tranquility: a smooth rhythm to enjoy its speech, sensibility, and strength full of details. If the world could sing, "Mordechai" would be a lullaby full of folklore and origin to the travelers of the Earth seeking the wonders of mother nature. Khruangbin is the globetrotters that have heard the song in the wind and have translated it into their music with so much love that I hope with all my heart it never stops.    … Full Review »
  3. RageNate
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    Worthies (7/10):
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    - Time (You and I) - Connaissais de Face - Father Bird, Mother Bird - If There is No Question - Pelota -    Worthies (7/10):
    - First Class
    - Time (You and I)
    - Connaissais de Face
    - Father Bird, Mother Bird
    - If There is No Question
    - Pelota
    - One to Remember    … Full Review »
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