Mystic Familiar
by Dan Deacon
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. fonzea
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Another spellbinding effort by Deacon. Listening to Mystic Familiar will make common emotions more pronounced, and touch places in your psyche long ignored.
  2. MarcosAleman
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Every song on this album just **** slams so hard!! the transitions between each song flow so beautifully and effortless, I love how cohesive the entire record is! it’s also one of the few albums that doesn’t have any skips.
  3. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    8
    ( 85/100 )

    Me llevé una muy agradable sorpresa al escuchar por primera vez a Dan Deacon. Su visión musical se siente constantemente en expansión y exploración, hay intensidad y sensibilidad cósmica. Aunque a veces su música no se siente tan accesible, cuando presenta su tesis principal se siente en control del trayecto musical que quiere compartir y para aquellos que lo escuchen con    ( 85/100 )

    Me llevé una muy agradable sorpresa al escuchar por primera vez a Dan Deacon. Su visión musical se siente constantemente en expansión y exploración, hay intensidad y sensibilidad cósmica. Aunque a veces su música no se siente tan accesible, cuando presenta su tesis principal se siente en control del trayecto musical que quiere compartir y para aquellos que lo escuchen con atención no les será difícil encontrar un mundo nuevo de sonidos y destinos que revivirán con autenticidad a sus oídos.
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    I took a very nice surprise to hear for the first time to Dan Deacon. His musical vision feels in constant expansion and exploration, there is intensity and cosmic sensibility. Even if sometimes his music doesn't feel too accessible, when he presents his principal thesis it can be felt in control of the musical trajectory that he wants to share and for those who hear with attention it won't be difficult to find a new world of sounds and destinies that will bring back to life your ears with authenticity.    … Expand
  4. smolheartbigpp
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Tight, artful, and psychedelic with electronic textures. Beautiful songwriting and melodies.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Clash Music
    Feb 12, 2020
    70
    Dan Deacon’s return into the solo world has resulted in an exuberant fifth album that leaves us craving for more of his newly honed skills. The fascinating contrast between his acoustic and electronic backdrop leads us towards an elusive higher power, while some of his lyrics bring us back down to earth.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 5, 2020
    80
    Like any conversation we have with ourselves, ‘Mystic Familiar’ is not simple or predictable, but does prove the power of switching off all distractions and taking the time to dig deep into what’s inside. There’s a whole other universe you might be missing.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Feb 4, 2020
    85
    The best thing about Mystic Familiar is how the beautiful composition of the music reinforces the power of the lyrics' message. That the journey of this album is so personally yet universally applicable, to Deacon, and to all of us, is quite a gift.
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