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On Record in Red, Marmoset distill psych-pop to its essence. This fine Hoosier outfit doesn't mess around; only one track on this super pleasurable disc goes over the three-minute mark. The spooky, bent vibe of Syd Barrett's work is obviously a big influence, especially on tracks like "Eyes Are Looking," "Winter," and "Art-Maker." "Lost Days for Ways" is a tight, tense rocker that recalls those masters of brevity, Wire. Marmoset are one of those American bands that sometimes sing with a British accent. Here it's not annoying; it just sounds like all-American fun. Besides writing incredibly catchy tunes, this bass-drums-guitar quartet knows when to add a touch of keyboard or an echo to the vocal track. "Sound Again" is one of the album's most striking songs. Its wordless melody line and catchy acoustic guitar strumming are irresistible. When the simple majestic keyboard part and vocal layers are added, pop beauty is achieved. It's a virtually lyric-free anthem whose only subject is its own sound. --Fred Cisterna
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