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- Summary: The sixth release for singer-songwriter Matt Schneider features contributions from Dan Bitney of Tortoise, Matt Lux of Iron & Wine, and Sam Wagster of The Cairo Band.
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- Record Label: Western Vinyl Records
- Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Aug 5, 2016The recordings all fit within a folk or blues tradition, but given the complex rhythmic layers, they may as well be post-rock songs.
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UncutAug 5, 2016The opening title track casually drifts into existence, and the rest follow suit, melancholic blend of twinkling steel guitar, rambling acoustic guitars and wearied vocals. [Sep 2016, p.76]
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MagnetAug 11, 2016They play rustic country/rock that constantly struggles to keep upright as it stands on the poly-genre curveballs that the musicians toss Schneider's way. [No. 134, p.59]
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Aug 5, 2016As an album, it's divided into eight tracks but there's no sense of division whilst listening to it, it's one of the most seamless pieces of music I've come across all year.
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Aug 5, 2016These Stars is a promising debut and one that rewards repeated listens. There is warmth in this coolness.
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