FCC: Clean
“This Old Dog” has to be my all-time favorite Mac DeMarco album (although “Here Comes the Cowboy” comes in a close second). Out of his entire discography, “This Old Dog” stands out as epitomizing Mac’s personality the most; lovable, gentle, and goofy. Looking to turn your mood around? There exist few better albums to do the trick. It’s both calming and upbeat at the same time, staying true to Mac’s classic, easygoing spirit.
What makes Mac so incredible to me is his ability to combine synth tones and acoustic guitar. It’s a fine line to walk, but he toes it excellently without sounding over-processed or unnatural. “This Old Dog” is no exception; songs like “Dreams From Yesterday” and “Sister” are a perfect balance between soft acoustics and synth. Even “On the Level,” which is almost entirely comprised of synth music, feels organic and mellow.
Mac DeMarco is never accused of being in a rush.
Almost-two years after unveiling Mac’s Record Label, Mac is back with his first artist signing, Tex Crick.
Australia-raised, New York-based Crick will release
Live In…New York City on March 26, the first album via Mac’s Record Label besides DeMarco’s own work.
The first taste from it is comfy/cosy single “Sometimes I Forget,” the music video for which was filmed by director Monika Mogi on Muira Beach, a couple hours south of Tokyo. I’ve always loved the music he’s sent me and released over those years, and now I’m able to lend a hand in sharing his newest joint, says Mac of Crick, a multi-instrumentalist who has collaborated with Iggy Pop, Weyes Blood, Kirin J. Callinan and Connan Mockasin. I helped mix this record, and have heard it probably one thousand times at this point, and still love it.