aaamusic | On 18, Feb 2013

The new album by Argonaut is very interesting indeed. It is hard to give a true genre, but it definitely has rock elements with some possibly indie styles.
The vocals are strange but enthralling, enticing the listening into the album. The melodies of the voice work well with the simple melodies of the instruments below. Effectively used, the instrumental is very well put together, though at points the guitar parts do sound a bit overpowering and the odd synth sound isn’t as strong as it should be, so comes out more like a general sound from around the room. These problems aside, they do not detract from the feel of the music. There is clear musical direction which leads the listening onto an interesting journey that is filled with different melodies and harmony between each track. Simple use of drums helps to provide rhythm without detracting or overpowering at all. In general it is very well put together and filled with interesting ideas.
Overall, despite some issues, there is a lot of potential for this album. It has a distinctive sound which can hopefully develop more and more. A lot of catchy motifs and strange, yet pleasant, sounds.

rating+4

Rhys Maroney