The 1970’s
are back with Mikal Cronin’s 2nd studio album “MCII” The 27 year from Laguna Beach, CA, proves his melodic
vocals, and scuzz-toned guitar can make beautiful music.
Cronin, previously
associated with Ty Segall, Moonhearts, Epsilions and Okie Dokie is bringing us
back around with his creativity moving on from post-grunge to the rock,
alternative, and indie rock with ‘Beatle’isk undertones and thought provoking
lyrics. The music is
likable and easy to listen to, with variety, and change of pace.
NPR’s ‘FIRST LISTEN’ by Stephan Thompson,
Mikal Cronin's second album, MCII, mixes shambling rock
with a perfectionist ear with quality control, as its star (who plays most of
the instruments himself) applies a beachy sparkle to 37 minutes of fresh, fun
rock 'n' roll.
Thematically, MCII focuses on one guy's efforts to process
sweeping changes in his life — getting older, moving to a new town, falling
into a new relationship — so it makes sense that it feels like the work of a
young artist who's both newly grown-up and still growing. But the sneaky
sophistication of its pop-rock sound is what really makes the record enduring:
Inward-looking but notably less angst-ridden than its predecessor, MCII feels
positively stuffed with briskly
alluring, summer-ready, California-sunny earworms.
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