The Most Serene Republic

9th May 2008

This post was written by Benji

My obsession with Canadian label Arts & Crafts continues to build! From Milton, Canada comes the electro-lounge collective The Most Serene Republic with their debut Population. I wasn’t thoroughly impressed with the effort as a whole, but TMSR exudes a wonderfully cheerful and enchanting vibe. Imagine Zero 7 with a little more zip (sometimes too much zip at times). TMSR succeeds best when they sound the least ‘disciplined’–that is to say, their best tracks seem more like they were shot from the hip than carefully planned. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that their timing isn’t anything short of precise or that their songs are any thing less than anthemic. “Humble Peasants” is a beautiful mission statement for the band, with horns blaring and whistles abound. “A Mix of Sun and Cloud” reminds me of genre-mate A Sunny Day in Glasgow, with its subdued rhythms and appeal. Overall, this is a lean first effort, and surely whets my appetite for some more from these crafty Canadians.

Get yourself a copy of Population!

Listen to “A Mix of Sun and Cloud” (4.7/5)

Listen to “Humble Peasants” (4.8/5)

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1 On August 30th, 2008, Anonymous said:
Population was not their debut album. It was preceded by Underwater Cinematographer and Phages.

posted on August 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

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