The laid-back vibe comes naturally, and This Old Dog is a masterclass in how to naturally project that simple and beautiful feeling. While everything may seem to just effortlessly fall into place for DeMarco, there is an undeniable musical workhorse behind the crazy onstage antics. There are no huge changes in this project, but rather small adjustments that show the continuation of DeMarco’s evolution. This kind of self-reflection shows a maturity in DeMarco that is a gentle reminder that behind the slacker guitarist persona, is a musical powerhouse. With tracks like “Moonlight on the River” and “My Old Man”, the singer laments about the conflicted feelings he has towards his father, who was abusive towards his mother. Much of the album revolves around DeMarco’s connection with his father. But this time, I wrote them and they sat.” Mac has spoken about the making of this project saying “Usually I just write, record, and put it out no problem. His lyrics are simple to the ear, but derive a much deeper understanding of himself and the world around him.
DeMarco flexes his storytelling prowess, all while maintaining that unmistakably cool attitude.
His usual quirkiness is toned down to shine the light on an aspect of his musical ability that has sometimes been overlooked. On this new project This Old Dog, Mac takes a subtle, but unpredictable direction. His sense of humour and sleepy vocals, as well as his surprisingly honest and unguarded style have made him an appealing figure. The Edmonton native’s sound has a decidedly chill tone that has ran throughout his music his entire career. His past projects have achieved what can only be described as cult notoriety around the country. Mac DeMarco has gained a reputation as a bizarre, fun, sincere alternative to anything the Canadian music scene had ever seen. The king of airy, indie-folk has made his triumphant return.
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