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Q MagazineJul 6, 2017Even if some of the dizzying stylistic shifts will be familiar from his day job, the quirky, urbane character is all Baio. [Aug 2017, p.102]
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Jun 30, 2017Sonically and narratively many of these cuts are smarter than they seem.
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Jun 30, 2017Man of the World may be missing the danceable spirit of Baio’s earlier work, but it’s the album we need in 2017: a juxtaposition of hopeful music and apprehensive lyrics, vocalizing concerns many of us are feeling but few can so masterfully articulate.
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Jun 30, 2017On the whole, despite its anxious state, Man of the World's danceable, sparkling textures and idiosyncratic melodies make for a satisfying summery treat.
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UncutJun 30, 2017Too many tracks wrap mildly neurotic musings in self-consciously quirky, deadeningly tasteful, grown-up indie-pop crooning. [Aug 2017, p.25]
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Jun 30, 2017Often, it’s an insightful and engaging look into what it feels like to be of everywhere and nowhere simultaneously, without alienating anyone simply looking for a catchy pop song. It’s simply a shame that Baio didn’t alienate some of his own desires to wander through genres.
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Jul 7, 2017There is rarely nuance to Baio’s lyrics, and everything is offered up with little in the way of poetry or insight.