Seraph
by Mas Ysa
  • Record Label: Downtown
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2015
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  1. Nedloh94
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Mas Ysa stems from the same vein as artists like Youth Lagoon, Memory Tapes, and even a little bit of Panda Bear. Electronically driven, yet never devoid of soul or emotion, Seraph, building off of the excellent Worth EP, is a friendly record that's not necessarily pushing any boundaries, but still taking plenty opportunities to surprise. Thomas Arsenault has an ear for infectiousMas Ysa stems from the same vein as artists like Youth Lagoon, Memory Tapes, and even a little bit of Panda Bear. Electronically driven, yet never devoid of soul or emotion, Seraph, building off of the excellent Worth EP, is a friendly record that's not necessarily pushing any boundaries, but still taking plenty opportunities to surprise. Thomas Arsenault has an ear for infectious songwriting and production, drawing from a diverse sonic palette, and employing a wide array of techniques and ideas to keep this album fresh the whole way through. Arsenault is developing a very unique artistic voice, whose work is adventurous and experimental, yet never alienating, nor too obtuse for his own good. Though, Seraph isn't entirely cohesive, the album remains a satisfying follow up to a promising EP, and sows the seeds for a promising discography.… Expand

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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Magnet
    Aug 12, 2015
    65
    Tense and dramatic from the get-go, Seraph hardly changes tack over its next 11 songs. [No. 123, p.61]
  2. The 405
    Aug 12, 2015
    80
    Sometimes, plucking a dandelion from between the cracks of the sidewalk, "just because", is transcendent. And Seraph is one of the prettiest damn dandelions in quite some time.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Jul 30, 2015
    80
    Emotional, stunning and one of the strongest debuts of the year so far.
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