Ever wondered what Håsker Då might have sounded like? Well, John Maus brings you slow, lo - fi post - punk with a booming gruff voice. Maus penned the tracks for 'Songs' as a young undergrad at Cal Arts, sharing a room with Ariel Pink. He even reached out to Kill Rock Stars, the label of Elliott Smith, but got a rejection. What you'll hear is Maus' unique formula of analog drum machines, baroque synth melodies, and a guttural baritone voice taking shape in real - time, influenced by Handel and his college friends' lo - fi/krautrock/post - punk records. 'Songs' is more wide - eyed compared to 'Love Is Real' and 'Pitiless Censors'. It features tunes from the austere to the theatric and maudlin, and sometimes resembles Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti. Catchy tracks like 'Just Wait Till Next Year', 'Maniac' and 'Don't Be A Body' make it a must - listen. This 180g vinyl LP comes with a poly - lined inner sleeve, a digital download, and it's a limited edition from Ribbon Music 2018. Reviewed by yung pilot astray in 07/2018.
Using this vinyl LP is easy. Just place it on your turntable and let the music play. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid leaving fingerprints or dirt on it. Store the LP in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. If you want to listen to the music on your digital devices, use the included digital download. Just follow the instructions provided to access your digital copy. And remember, since it's a limited - edition item, take good care of it so you can enjoy John Maus' unique music for a long time.
