...The laid back version of
Rock And Roll Night Club, which I know sounds kinda silly, as RARNC was already pretty laid back. The songs on
2 are stronger, and without the little radio interludes which interrupted RARNC, make it feel like more of an album. "Cooking Up Something Good" is a great opener. I particularly love the slinky guitar main riff. If you're into it, you're gonna love this album, as slinky guitars ARE this album. "Dreaming" has one of the most lovely choruses, and the bass really pops there. "Freaking Out The Neighborhood" has this
Doldrums era Ariel Pink vibe to it, and the showstopper "Ode To Viceroy" will make its way comfortably into your skull, and never outstay its welcome. My personal favorite track is "My Kinda Woman." This is probably Mac at his most down to earth songwriting, and it sure is pretty. The album's not perfect, but I like that it isn't, as I don't think he's going for perfect. These are pretty simple pop songs, deceptively so, but therein lies its brilliance. Mac Demarco's
2 is the sound of early evening drinking alone, at some shitty bar. It's a little sleazy, but endearing nonetheless.
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