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Dec 1, 2015Engaging and draining, Parquet Courts have once again pushed their capabilities to the max, and as ever, the results are like nothing you’ll find elsewhere.
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Dec 1, 2015There’s plenty of sublime to go with the ridiculous, as well.
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Dec 2, 2015While it would be foolish to dismiss Monastic Living as simply unlistenable, its concept far outweighs its content.
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Dec 1, 2015It seems like Parquet Courts might be taking notes from labelmates Girl Band, producing some of their most uncompromising work to date. Monastic Living is a very curious move for the band.
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Dec 1, 2015Although both fans and newcomers alike would benefit from a more substantial, cohesive project, it's enough for now.
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Dec 1, 2015The end result plays like a record for the band much more so than the fans, who might be hard pressed to hang in there with it for repeated listens after the curiosity factor wears off.
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Dec 1, 2015The EP has little textural detail; the music is not immersive, much less transcendent. It isn’t just a score to modern ennui but a work that itself feels indifferent.
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Dec 14, 2015While Monastic Living might say something profound about this awkward, enigmatic band, if you’re out to explore Parquet Courts for the first time, the facts are plain: you should pick any record rather than this.
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Dec 1, 2015Unfortunately, it plays like a joyless formal exercise that precludes a dialogue with the listener.