Strange Hexes is the second album by Imaad Wasif.[3][4] It was self-released in 2008.[5] It was recorded with his backing band, Two Part Beast.[6][7]
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| Released | 18 March 2008 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 47:56 | |||
| Label | Self released | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork Media | 4.6/10[1] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |   [2] |
Critical reception
editVariety wrote that "Wasif explores rich guitar-based psychedelic pop that’s less introspective and slightly heavier than the songs found on his 2005 self-titled debut."[8] LA Weekly called the record "an unabashed rock record, with hints of classic rock, prog and post-punk underscoring Wasif’s euphonious vocal melodies and fascination with the spiritual."[5] The Dallas Observer called it "a great collection of psychedelic folk rock that recalls Dylan fronting Black Sabbath with Ravi Shankar producing."[9]
Track listing
edit- Wanderlusting – 4:53
- Unveiling – 5:38
- Halcyon – 3:32
- Oceanic – 5:17
- Spell – 2:59
- Seventh Sign – 5:18
- The Oracle – 6:36
- Cloudlines – 3:55
- Lesser Banshee – 4:40
- Abyss – 5:12
References
edit- ^ "Imaad Wasif: Strange Hexes". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Music Review: Imaad Wasif With Two Part Beast - Strange Hexes". Tiny Mix Tapes.
- ^ "Imaad Wasif: 'Unveiling'". NPR.org.
- ^ "Imaad Wasif and Two Part Beast: Strange Hexes". PopMatters. March 16, 2008.
- ^ a b "Hex Induction Hour: Imaad Wasif". LA Weekly. March 26, 2008.
- ^ "Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast: Strange Hexes". pastemagazine.com. June 30, 2008.
- ^ Leitko, Aaron (July 11, 2008). "Imaad Wasif". Washington City Paper.
- ^ Lewis, David (March 20, 2008). "Imaad Wasif and Two Part Beast – 'Strange Hexes'".
- ^ Freedman, Pete (July 7, 2008). "Imaad Wasif Would've Surely Improved Our Independence Day Celebrations". Dallas Observer.
External links
edit- Imaad Wasif – “Oceanic (Acoustic)”, Stereogum, 18 December 2007