Like a hyper-layered painting that’s simultaneously subdued or a thin piece of literature whose words puncture your heart, Aromanticism overwhelms with its ability to put weary emotions into words and then wring emotion from them once again.
Aromanticism may have developed from a peculiar and attention-grabbing concept, but it ultimately triumphs on account of the utterly original and exquisite craft of its productions and performances.
Aromanticism is an album that is heartfelt and heartbreaking, and, from the opening chorals to the closing moments of ‘Self Help Tape’, is an album like no other.
Aromanticism’s quietude and calm sensitivity deliver a musical detoxification from the exhausting stream of information that now constitutes a normal day of news.
Aromanticism is the realisation of a promising talent that manages to make a meaningful statement on love, both romantic and platonic.
Throughout, Sumney's gifted voice is a constant source of fascination and pushes the beauty of Aromanticism to triumphant heights.
With Aromanticism, Moses Sumney creates a harmonious world in which he speaks from a position that isn't often recognized. Sumney approaches the complexities of relationships, power structures and an inability to experience romantic love with a quiet, powerful confidence.
The choirboy turned soul singer rejects coupledom on his gorgeous, genre-spurning debut.
Aromanticism is downright beautiful but is also too enamored with its sensual aura, which sometimes exposes his uneven vocal acrobatics. Still, it’s a revealing first taste from an artist who’s been hiding his innate talent for far too long.
Bereft of any shine or polish, Aromanticism is a piercing debut collection of songs of remarkable intensity.
As such, Aromanticism is a pensive journey through dreamlands but also incredibly candid.
An excellent art pop record that vocally reminded me of Anohni. It was a very consistent record. Great to listen to on a late summer drive. Cant wait to hear the other record as well
Ever since this album was released in 2017 I've never stopped returning, never stopped feeling, and never stopped loving the incredible experience of Aromanticism.
Moses Sumney is such a force of nature on this record, with graceful vocal melodies and soulful emotion. From the get go you get the sense that his voice can guide you through any song and there is no limit to the range that he is capable of accomplishing. Whether wistfully breezing through a soft track or bellowing out intense ... read more
7/10
good
Fav tracks: Don't Bother Calling, Plastic, Quarrel, Lonely World, Indulge Me, Self-Helf Tape
Moses Sumney especially on this project reminds of a gospel Ecco2k through his light heavenly vocals which whisper through the ambient soul insturmentals. I'm not that big of a fan of the frequent interludes but it feels right on this record. The songs in general are all pretty good, with my favourites being Plastic, Quarrel and Doomed
1 | Man on the Moon (Reprise) 0:36 | 85 |
2 | Don't Bother Calling 3:59 | 95 |
3 | Plastic 3:08 | 89 |
4 | Quarrel 6:45 | 90 |
5 | Stoicism 1:02 | 83 |
6 | Lonely World 4:48 | 91 |
7 | Make Out in My Car 2:35 | 88 |
8 | The Cocoon-Eyed Baby 1:09 | 83 |
9 | Doomed 4:27 | 93 |
10 | Indulge Me 3:16 | 86 |
11 | Self-Help Tape 3:01 | 84 |
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