JohnLouisHoward

the rule for Kyle Morton and Typhoon has always been "go big or go home", so don't be caught off guard by the more chastened and intimate sounds on their latest release. I don't hear any devastators like "Empiricist" or "The Lake", but the overall compositional values are strong. the influence of recent work by Mike Hadreas seems evident in terms of composition, themes, and a vocal style that's even more Perfume-Geniusy than ever. Typhoon scratches a particular ... read more

there is experimental music, and then there is excremental music. this is excrement.

the final record of the trilogy, and I think this is the best Still Corners album to date. I always admire their stuff but it never quite gets over the hump for me. that's not true with this one. this chapter of the project really hangs together. the individual songs flow together well without losing their identity. having heard a couple of singles previously, I could sense exactly where they would slot into the progression. "Static" is clearly the point of convergence and center of ... read more

Lande Hekt's delightful accent adds a layer of whimsy to these well-wrought and balanced songs. her solo work here does not vary greatly from her role in Muncie Girls (who are from Exeter, not Indiana), but it does allow her lyrics to get more attention. this is a good thing because she is an able lyricist and songwriter. the sound is somewhat similar to Fenne Lily's last record, but Fenne is more folky and Lande is more indie rock, so I didn't mind it. this one checks all my boxes, so I am ... read more