Here We Go Magic remind me of Fleet Foxes. But that doesn't mean they're bad. I personally don't care for Fleet Foxes. To me they are indulging in a tired genre that never really took off since the late 60s. Sure it's nice and pretty, but there's more to music than carefully constructed harmonies.
Here We Go Magic have the harmonies (sometimes). And they have the cool electronics and synth-flutters that sound like alien technology. They have the songwriting too. The lead singer, whose name escapes me at the moment was a folk/singer/songwriter type guy for awhile before starting this new project. This record is short, but sweet. The first song kicks it off very nicely with electronics intricately weaving in and out of innocently plucked acoustic guitars and quiet drums. The vocals are lush but also very noisy and lo-fi. Don't get too worried, they're perfect audible. The song quickly gets louder and as layers are subtley added on; the song becomes a very entrancing movement.
This album seems simple upon first listen. But after repeated listens, I have become enthralled in the deep textures and soundscapes that the band creates behind the seemingly ordinary folk structure.
Download this album if you're looking for something out of the ordinary.
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