It's impressive that an album as quirky and experimental as this can at the same time provide plenty of genuine pop thrills, both on early and repeated listens, but that's just what it does. The violin gives it an unusual sound and texture, but it's just as much the songs' unconventional structures and melodies which set He Poos Clouds aside. I find it very pleasing - delicate, gentle, challenging, memorable.
(the show)
