Twin Shadow
Caer
Release Date: Apr 27, 2018
Genre(s): Pop/Rock
Record label: Warner Bros./Reprise
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Album Review: Caer by Twin Shadow
Fairly Good, Based on 3 Critics
Based on rating 7/10
George Lewis Jr. has practiced restoration for years. From his twinkling Hacienda roots, to his make-believe DJ stint in Grand Theft Auto V, the 35-year-old that masquerades as Twin Shadow nailed down a particular reverie of the 80s even before the big to-do over Stranger Things. And see here - we can argue over the merits of 2012's neon-outlined caricature Confess (me - too much hair gel), or the totally streamlined follow-up Eclipse (me - don't wanna know).
Based on rating 3/5
George Lewis Jr's latest is named after the Spanish word ‘caer’, meaning "to fall", a reflection of the constant cycles of rebirth he's been through both musically and emotionally. He likens it to the feeling of standing on the edge of a cliff, having to "take a fall to get to the next phase of life". Change is a recurring theme throughout Twin Shadow's back catalogue, with relationships being the source of much of his best work.
Based on rating 5/10
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist George Lewis Jr, also known as Twin Shadow, is recognized for his alternative approach to '80s synth-pop. His 2010 debut, Forget, made an impact in the indie pop scene with electronic hooks that stay with you and scaled-back production that begins to forge a distinct sound. Since then, Lewis's fixation of nostalgia has diminished into an uninspired rehash of old school synth-pop on his fourth studio album, Caer. Many of the tracks leave very little in the way of first impression, making the ….
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