Mordechai
by Khruangbin
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. TucsonPalm
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    True to form - very classic sounding and follows up their first two releases well. This release may not quite be to the level of their previous releases, but still such as a satisfying lineup of dubbed harmonic tones. Khruangbin fans could not have asked for much more than this. A success!
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    ( 88/100 )

    Khruangbin es un trio texano conformado por Laura Lee, Mark Speer y Donald Johnson. "Con Todo El Mundo" (2018) fue un solido y agradable navegar por aguas acústicas del mundo, pero una sorpresa más grande me conmovió en "Mordechai", que aún con su esencia y estilo, el trio nos da un viaje lleno de armonía. Hay una sensación de compresión en el aura general de "Morechai", pero    ( 88/100 )

    Khruangbin es un trio texano conformado por Laura Lee, Mark Speer y Donald Johnson. "Con Todo El Mundo" (2018) fue un solido y agradable navegar por aguas acústicas del mundo, pero una sorpresa más grande me conmovió en "Mordechai", que aún con su esencia y estilo, el trio nos da un viaje lleno de armonía. Hay una sensación de compresión en el aura general de "Morechai", pero yo lo atribuyo al objetivo de la producción que, con ayuda de Steve Christensen, es mágico, porque aún con su intensidad, el aura de la música te exige tranquilidad: un ritmo suave para disfrutar de su discurso, sensibilidad y fuerza lleno de detalles. Si el mundo pudiera cantar, "Morechai" sería el canto de cuna lleno de folklore y origen a los viajeros del mundo que buscan las maravillas más intimas de la madre naturaleza. Khruangbin son los trotamundos que han escuchado el canto en el viento y lo traducen en una música con tanto amor que, espero con todo mi corazón, no pare nunca.
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    Khruangbin is a trio from Texas conformed by Laura Lee, Mark Speer, and Donald "DJ" Johnson. "Con Todo El Mundo" (2018) was a solid and nice sail through the acoustic waters of the world, but a bigger surprise moved me in "Mordechai", that even with its essence and style, the trio give us a trip full of harmony. There's a compress sensation in the general aura of "Mordechai", but I attribute it to the objective of the production that, with help of Steve Christensen, is magic, because even with its intensity, the musical aura demands tranquility: a smooth rhythm to enjoy its speech, sensibility, and strength full of details. If the world could sing, "Mordechai" would be a lullaby full of folklore and origin to the travelers of the Earth seeking the wonders of mother nature. Khruangbin is the globetrotters that have heard the song in the wind and have translated it into their music with so much love that I hope with all my heart it never stops.    … Expand
  3. calex1991
    May 24, 2022
    8
    This album provides a link between previous Khruangbin albums, and has an overall more "accessible" feel to it, with the presence of more vocals and some radio friendly tunes. Stylistically, this is very similar to previous albums but does lack an overall "theme" of influence or style, but I feel this is what the band were going for. Staying true to form with some excellent melodic parts.
  4. RafaelSeixas
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    É um álbum de faixas inteligentes - Moderchai mistura estilos regionais e populares, com os agagôs de fundo que tão um tom bem típico as composições; instrumental limpo, casamento voz / som muito legal. Acho que falta um corpo às faixas, elas são lineares a maior parte do tempo, não tem uma explosão, assim, que te deixe impactado - se faz parte da proposta de Khruangbin ou não, poderia serÉ um álbum de faixas inteligentes - Moderchai mistura estilos regionais e populares, com os agagôs de fundo que tão um tom bem típico as composições; instrumental limpo, casamento voz / som muito legal. Acho que falta um corpo às faixas, elas são lineares a maior parte do tempo, não tem uma explosão, assim, que te deixe impactado - se faz parte da proposta de Khruangbin ou não, poderia ser esse o tempero de Mordechai; é um bom estilizado, bonito!… Expand
  5. RageNate
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    Worthies (7/10):
    - First Class
    - Time (You and I)
    - Connaissais de Face
    - Father Bird, Mother Bird
    - If There is No Question
    - Pelota
    - One to Remember
  6. alxmsn
    Jul 1, 2020
    7
    Some of the songs can get a bit repetitive at times, but overall a groovy and pleasant album to listen to, with some pretty cool bass riffs.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Mojo
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Khruangbin haven't forgotten the global jukebox that got them this far: Turkish psychedelia, flamenco palmas, the shimmering heat of Houston, dub ... The ice has definitely melted. [Sep 2020, p.82]
  2. PopMatters
    Jul 15, 2020
    70
    Mordechai, for all its use of vocals, really shows off the chops and interplay of the drums, bass, and guitar at Khruangbin's core. Even the songs that didn't grab me at first are a pleasure to listen to for the way Speer, Lee, and Johnson play together.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jul 7, 2020
    70
    The Houston retro perfectionists create great global grooves with multilingual narratives. [Jul 2020, p.87]
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