MAC DEMARCO Vinilo y CD

Review: Marking the tenth anniversary of Mac DeMarco's seminal album Salad Days, this special edition is here to celebrate. This 2xLP evergreen holographic vinyl includes both Salad Days and Salad Days Demos, complemented by an 18"x24" poster and a 12-page booklet with new liner notes by Mac himself, all housed in a striking Chamber of Reflection mirror gatefold sleeve. Salad Days, originally released in 2014, showcases DeMarco's evolution as an artist. Tracks like 'Passing Out Pieces' and 'Chamber of Reflection' highlight his expanding sound palette, blending icy synths and soulful crooning. The lead single, set against overdriven organ chords, captures his candid self-awareness and lyrical depth. The album retains the crisp, lush production reminiscent of the John Lennon/Phil Spector era, with Mac's unique contemporary twist. Songs like 'Brother' and 'Treat Her Better' exemplify his signature styleislinky lead guitars, swooning vocal melodies and heartfelt sincerity. This anniversary edition not only celebrates a pivotal moment in Mac DeMarco's career but also offers fans a beautifully packaged and thoughtfully curated experience.

Review: Back when Mac Demarco was first breaking through in the wake of his third album Salad Days, he slipped out this instrumental album which he framed as a 'BBQ Soundtrack'. It's gone on to become a fan favourite, and for good reason as Demarco's distinctive stripped down sound gets to stretch out in laconic, leisurely style. If there was always a yacht rock streak to his music, it's out in full force here as tracks like 'Don Juan' prove in true smooth-as-silk style. Barbecue or not, you'll feel the sun on your back with this one.

Review: Grinning indie trickster Mac DeMarco makes a striking return with his first ever instrumental album, exploring and asserting the depth of his production chops and structural talent. 'Five Easy Hot Dogs' also charts DeMarco's attitude to the genre of 'musical road trip', likening the interstate journey from Gualala to Rockaway to an easy process of consuming something soft and meaty, like a hot dog. DeMarco's general detuned, lackadaisical character shines through best on the opener and the emotive stepper 'Vancouver 3'.

Review: Mac Demarco has a certain cachet as a happy-go-lucky slacker, with campfire atmosphere to spare and chorus pedals set to stun, somewhat in the manner of a millennial Cat Stevens. The songs on 'This Old Dog' go way beyond - focusing on his relationships with family and friends, they're in equal parts mature, affecting and memorable in their melodic sleight-of-hand. Certainly the lazy charm and laid-back goofiness are present and correct here, but 'This Old Dog' displays a genuine reflective depth and emotional resonance.

Review: Mac Demarco has a certain cachet as a happy-go-lucky slacker, with campfire atmosphere to spare and chorus pedals set to stun, somewhat in the manner of a millennial Cat Stevens. The songs on 'This Old Dog' go way beyond - focusing on his relationships with family and friends, they're in equal parts mature, affecting and memorable in their melodic sleight-of-hand. Certainly the lazy charm and laid-back goofiness are present and correct here, but 'This Old Dog' displays a genuine reflective depth and emotional resonance.