Dropping The Writ

Spin (p.122) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "On 'Full Moon or Infinity,' he's gently Elliott Smith-like." Entertainment Weekly (p.126) - "[T]he singer-songwriter seems to source his lyrics from dreams, with hazy impressions of longing and wonder that linger." Uncut (p.94) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he range of McCombs' references is wide. 'Lionkiller' sounds like Terry Riley jamming with Franz Ferdinand. 'That's That' bounces like James' 'Sit Down'..." Magnet (p.105) - "Spacious arrangements leave plenty of room for layers of vocal harmonies, and unlike many crooners, McCombs is at his most endearing when he stretches his tenor." Q (Magazine) (p.110) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] a folky, sometimes mod-like poppiness that resonates with trails of Big Star and Elliott Smith....This is the work of a singular talent." Clash (Magazine) (p.107) - "Opening track 'Lionkiller' pounces on your ears and refuses to let go....The album continues to traverse everything from Laurel Canyon folk rock guitar of 'Petrified Forest' to his more reflective moments in 'Full Moon Of Infinity'..."