Mac DeMarco
Another One
[Captured Tracks]
Mac DeMarco’s emergence, fully formed, a couple of years ago, brought with it a kind of collective giddiness the likes of which had not been seen in quite some time. We had, once again, a proper ‘star’ in the indie world. A marketable (*shudder*) persona with an abundant supply of earworms that came complete with a palpable timelessness in their very marrow. As the thrill of discovery surrounding Mr. DeMarco begins to wane, and new records continue to appear with a startling regularity, it feels like we’re reaching a point where it’s safe to say we’re dealing with more than a flash in the pan. Just because the dumbfounding excitement has dissipated needn’t mean the thrill has gone entirely.
Another One is DeMarco’s most mature record to date, with a greater focus on the car boot sale synthesizer sounds that made for some of Salad Days’ finest moments. The music’s sunny disposition fails to entirely conceal the more troubled and uncertain lyrical content. The most pervasive themes being growing concerns about his value as a partner in a longterm relationship, a far remove from paeans to Canadian cigarette companies. Think a baseball-capped Harry Nilsson, tinkling on a toy keyboard, staring blankly at the waves, looking for answers at the bottom of one too many coconuts. That’s supposed to sound like a good thing by the way.
Like this? Try these:
Harry Nilsson – Nilsson Schmilsson
Homeshake – In The Shower
Jerry Paper – Carousel
Words: Danny Wilson
