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Aug 20, 2014The album's middle third is exceptional, where Moiré's output once again draws from Parrish, Lawrence, and also Moodymann with raw, almost jacking beats, sustained high-pitch strings (either sampled or synthetic), and entrancing, downcast melodies.
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Aug 20, 2014By and large, though, Moiré counters spontaneity with poise.
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Aug 20, 2014Dialing down his avant tendencies has given Moiré a fresh perspective and helped tame his music, for better or worse.
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The WireDec 2, 2014Where the album works best is in the loose, mesmerising fluency of tracks where such odd structures loses its slight air of gimmickry. [Sep 2014, p.64]
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Aug 29, 2014Shelter is a haven that tugs you out of your comfort zone.
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Aug 20, 2014Shelter has plenty of moments of understated genius, and it’s fun to watch a producer find what works for him or her as their game just begins.
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Sep 2, 2014There's a near-perfect EP buried in here somewhere, and an inventive musical personality waiting to burst out, but Moiré's debut album does a better job of showcasing his potential than realizing it.