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Moondagger is a tune-rich excursion into lo-fi romanticism, with 'Parallelogram’s' multitracked vocals harmonizing over a groundswell of glockenspiels sharing DNA with Animal Collective.
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Far from the naval-gazing, self-conscious banality one might expect from such a young artist, Moondagger is filled with moments of philosophical prowess and intelligence.
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It's accomplished and impressive always, but sometimes to the point of verging on an overstuffed din.
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Because the album is so continuously lush and candy-coated with a shoegaze gleam, no particular song really sticks out. Instead, hooks surface slowly from the electro-wash, rewarding repeated listens.
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There's nothing here that sounds di?erent to the countless other acts doing the same thing: there's nothing otherworldly about being so quotidian.
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Under The RadarDeastro never succumb to trite suburban ennui affections, sounding like they're having the time of their lieves as they navigate the percolations and gurgles of this riotous album. [Summer 2009, p.70]
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Q MagazineIt's exhausting but charming. [Aug 2009, p.104]
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MojoIf his lyrics do have merit Chabot obscures them with generic electro-riffs. [Aug 2009, p.98]
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JohnB.Aug 16, 2009
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JRAug 15, 2009Like many other shimmering electro acts this year but each song has it's own pretty piece to it.