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CRITIC REVIEWS
85
Free of any hip genre-signifiers, 2 sees DeMarco find his home in an endless jangle, humming down the Main Street of your brain with a guitar slung over his shoulder.
82
He's still not entirely upfront, but he has a knack for building songs where the realness of his subject matter lies just below the surface.
80
What '2' makes clear, quickly, is that DeMarco is a skilful songwriter.
80
Compared to Rock and Roll Night Club, 2 is a more polished and refined take on his brand of minimalist rock, structured around his keen songwriting.
80
There is something unique about Mac DeMarco in 2012, his sound is very traditional in both form and style but there is a very refreshing quality at the heart of 2.
80
The whole thing is breezy and effortless – just pretty little nuggets of melody and ennui.
80
In an era of indie rock that’s very much about mixing and matching precisely chosen influences, there’s some thrilling about the way Mac DeMarco’s best work sounds like no one but Mac DeMarco.
80
Mac DeMarco seems plenty cocksure. There’s a self-assured streak that keeps the 22-year-old Canadian’s second album on an even keel throughout.
80
Mac DeMarco may assume a trashy façade, but beneath that lies a genuinely talented songwriter who writes what he knows and keeps us entertained while he does it.
70
Every song is fascinating in that no matter how much the meaning of each track seems obvious, there will be something new to consider or understand after every listen.
70
DeMarco is still a befuddling character, but the compressed landscape of 2 takes steps away from his cartoonish beginnings toward something equally strange, but possibly more grown up.
70
He owns these songs of slackerhood completely, delivering a lean collection of 11 that concisely communicate the nature of the 20-something daydreamer – no more, no less.
60
It angers and delights in equal measures, and without the try-hard imagery the record wouldn’t stand out quite as much.
60
It manages to sound refreshing, perhaps because the ground covered here is so far off rock's current beaten track.
Mac DeMarco. What can be said about him that hasn't already been said? He's a commodity. An enigma. His charisma and charm are unmatched to the rest of the faces in music these days. He's a cool dude making cool music. 2 is a chill album and when you listening to this man you'll find yourself lingering for more.
While not as transcendent as Salad Days, 2 is a solid album of memorable tracks. Mac's jocular lyrics partner perfectly with his jangly guitars. 'Ode to Viceroy' remains one of my favorite Mac songs and is a total blast live.
The album that propelled Mac into the conscious of the indie world. 2 is an undeniably charming effort carried by sweet guitar melodies. This one is a personal favorite of mine.
Ode To Viceroy
Essential Tracks - Cooking Up Something Good // Freaking Out The Neighborhood // Ode To Viceroy // My Kind of Woman
Ode To Viceroy
Essential Tracks - Cooking Up Something Good // Freaking Out The Neighborhood // Ode To Viceroy // My Kind of Woman
This is the moment Mac DeMarco earned his place as the prince of Indie. 2 takes the jangley slacker sound he dabbled with in his previous record and takes it to it's max. This album captures Mac's spirit and slacker attitudes perfectly. It's so relaxing to listen to, the guitar riffs are catchy as hell, Mac's singing is light and smooth on the ears and the production is lo-fi done right. This album is so simple and easy to love whilst having a surprising amount of heart. The track "Ode To ... read more
Mac DeMarco cooks up something real good on his debut...
Seriously though, I listened the hell out of this album. Like a ridiculous amount...
Seriously though, I listened the hell out of this album. Like a ridiculous amount...
END OF YEAR LISTS
| #10 | / | Time Out London |
| #12 | / | Obscure Sound |
| #20 | / | Beats Per Minute |
| #21 | / | Complex |
| #26 | / | Urban Outfitters |
| #29 | / | NME |
| #30 | / | Spinner |
| #37 | / | Treble |
| #43 | / | Pitchfork |
MISC LISTS
| #38 | / | Pitchfork Readers |
| #80 | / | Pitchfork (2010-2014) |
Track List
- Cooking Up Something Good
- Dreaming
- Freaking Out The Neighborhood
- Annie
- Ode To Viceroy
- Robson Girl
- The Stars Keep On Calling My Name
- My Kind of Woman
- Boe Zaah
- Sherrill
- Still Together
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Added on: October 15, 2012
