- Record Label: Domino / Domino Recording Co. Ltd.
- Release Date: Mar 3, 2017
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Mar 23, 2017Merry and his crew deliver a layered set that ranges from the mellow dream-like "Rentes Écloses" to the unexpected fuzzed-out banger "Bête Morcelée."
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Mar 3, 2017On Solide Mirage however, they’ve emerged in full bloom on the other side, making for a confident and consistent record that should be a great entry point for newcomers.
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MojoMar 2, 2017The only musical shift is Bete Morcelee, which isn't grunge but zippy punk; the rest reprise Marry's trademark conjoining of equally joyous Afro-pop and Anglo-phonic guitar-pop. [Apr 2017, p.95]
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Mar 3, 2017Unfortunately, these [familiar touches] are huddled together rather than woven throughout the album, breaking the illusion of a perpetual contrast. When Solide Mirage eventually hits its mark though, it’s impossible not buy into Marry’s idea of a changeable album that dreams of unity and addressing frustrations through as many channels as possible.
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UncutMar 2, 2017An occasionally frustrating listen, but never a dull one. [Apr 2017, p.28]
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Q MagazineMar 2, 2017Despite its avowed politics, it lacks firm presence or real weight. [Apr 2017, p.112]
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Mar 2, 2017One minute solid as a rock, the next seemingly in flux, Solide Mirage reveals itself anew with each listen: fleeting glimpses at a map into unknown territory.
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Mar 2, 2017Highwire post-punk number Bête Morcelée suggests they could go darker if they wanted to, but otherwise Solide Mirage feels more like whimsical escapism than a reflection of harsh reality.