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- Summary: The latest full-length release from indie pop band Of Montreal was written and recorded before frontman Kevin Barnes moved to Vermont.
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- Record Label: Polyvinyl
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Neo-Psychedelia
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Jul 17, 2024As Barnes embarks on this new phase, Lady On The Cusp stands as a powerful, multifaceted expression of their artistic journey.
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Jul 17, 2024It’s hard to recommend Lady on the Cusp to anyone wanting to encounter of Montreal for the first time. But even a passing familiarity with the relentlessly creative weirdness of Barnes’ mind is adequate in order to recognize the spark of life that animates the new album; if it’s the end of an era, it also signifies the abundance of water still in Barnes’ well, and an excitement for the era to come.
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Jul 17, 2024Longtime fans should recognize Lady on the Cusp as a strong late-career addition to of Montreal's vast discography, mainly due to Barnes's larger-than-life persona. But you can only be the horniest freak at the party for so long before it starts to get old.
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Jul 17, 2024If it's possible to be fun and tedious at the same time, Lady on the Cusp fits the bill.
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Jul 24, 2024For Of Montreal fans who have stuck by Kevin Barnes for this long, there isn’t anything particularly off-putting on this record, and there are a handful of genuine gems.