Even by DeMarco’s previous standards this third album proper is laid back. It pootles along the Pacific coastline, arm out the window, maybe pulling over for a dip in the ocean, or a nostalgic beer with an old buddy. There’s undeniably a bid for respectability going on here – DeMarco once famously performed with a drumstick up his bum, which is a reputation that takes some shedding. This Old Dog is an album that does the latter. The feeling it imparts is a more general melancholy about the transitory nature of time.
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In this project, Mac DeMarco reflects on life, family and lost dreams. As a result, it stands as one of his best releases in years.
With this album, DeMarco pairs the distinctive jangle-pop of his previous releases, with some of his most compelling lyrics to date. The album ends with Watching Him Fade Away, in which even woozier organs help relay the complex feelings of losing someone you dislike yet are inextricably bound to (“Haven’t got the guts to call him up / Walk around as if you never cared in the first place.”). If you didn’t know the backstory, you might be able to guess something was wrong and that DeMarco was thinking about his own aging and mortality more than before. This Old Dog is the third studio album from Canadian singer Mac DeMarco. Opening track My Old Man expresses his growing fear, over acoustic guitar and reverb-drenched organ, of seeing his dad when he looks in the mirror. But his musical take on their relationship – which dominates his third full-length album – is more nuanced. Tune in next Friday for another review… Hopefully.When it comes to his relationship with his father, Mac DeMarco has decided not to sit on the fence: “ He’s kind of a piece of shit,” was one recent verdict on the man who walked out on him when he was four. If I can do anything it’d be to get you to listen to the record and his whole back catalog. Tame Impala is how I deal with sadness but Mac carries me onto the other side, this album particularly alongside “Here Comes The Cowboy” and “Another One” will always bring feelings of love to me through the experiences I’ve had with Mac and at the points in my life where I have needed him and Kev. Sounds like Mac is in the middle of some life changes. The album is littered with some of Mac’s greatest tracks and for me the standout while not everyone’s choice I’m sure is “Moonlight On The River”, it’s total incoherent finale is what I live for, if uncontrolled chaos and excellently maddening guitar riffs are your thing then this track will never disappoint you, the slow burn, the aching dreamy lyrics and guitar riff that leads you into a false hope to all come crashing down is beautiful. Reviewed in the United States on Verified Purchase This is a somber release. “This Old Dog” is simple but shines because of it, his own way of producing this record really makes it special, it’s not digital (Yes it does feature synths throughout) it all feels very real, it all feels like it was played directly in front of you, it’s incredibly personal and brings you into his wacky but brilliant world. Coming from the land of maple syrup, Mac is one of my favourite artists and already has an arsenal of brilliant indie/folk songs the likes of Viceroy. This is his final goodbye to that sound and further bringing in this soundscape of slow burning and heart wrenching musicality that for me started with “Another One”. Having been released only a few days ago on May 5th I have only had the chance to listen through fully and research up on this album today. He created a sub genre of indie rock music that became so much more than him. “This Old Dog” is by far the most mature record by the most recognised “jizz jazz” artist it focus’ on his non existent relationship with his dad and it doesn’t always hit you in the face but when it does it makes it apparent, it hits a place you didn’t think Mac could. Mac is my number 2 guy, I say that with the most respect I can give anyone because Mac handles being a musician the exact way I think you should he’s right up there with Kev and I will always support everything he does.
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