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Majical Cloudz - Are You Alone?

Review by Len Lukowski

A stark, brutally honest exploration of the human psyche that is indeed special»

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Majical Cloudz return with their eagerly anticipated sophomore studio album 'Are You Alone?', released on Matador Records. 'Are You Alone?' sees the expansion of Majical Cloudz' sonic and narrative scope in adventurous new directions while retaining the unmistakable building blocks that have singled out the musical-performance art project as a unique proposition. Simple yet emotionally confounding lyrics showcasing a raw vulnerability which explore love and friendship, heartbreak and sadness, delivered in Welsh's arresting baritone and filled out by minimalist yet evocative production and instrumentation, bringing the songs' underlying emotional core to stirring realization. Throughout 12 poignant and resonant compositions Welsh and Otto have created a soulful and cinematic novella, continuing their artistic evolution at the forefront of brave and uncompromising musical performance. Written and recorded between Montreal and Detroit, 'Are You Alone?' features drum, viola and piano support from Canadian composition auteur Owen Pallett, known for his work with Arcade Fire, Grizzly Bear, Death From Above 1979 and Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys.
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