DAMIEN JURADO

Maraqopa

2012-02-12

Back in the day, Seattle native, Damien Jurado was a lo-fi folk singer. Signed to the Sub Pop label, he dabbled in Christian music for a while (with Pedro the Lion’s David Bazaan). He also had a knack for using found music in his productions. Currently, he is with Secretly Canadian and Maraqopa is his sixth release for the label (his tenth overall), so the guy’s been around for a while. However, with 2010’s release of Saint Bartlett, he hit his stride. This album continues the tradition. LIke Saint Bartlett, Maraqopa was richly produced by label-mate, Richard Swift. Together, they’ve created something beautiful. At times mildly psychedelic and at others lush and melancholy, Maraqopa is absolutely alluring. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 03/2008

    Big Head Todd and The Monsters
    All The Love You Need

  • reviewed 01/2008

    MATT COSTA
    Unfamiliar Faces

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Malea McGuinness
    True Believer

  • reviewed 11/2006

    THE FLOURIDE PROGRAM
    Roadside Flowers

  • reviewed 05/2012

    KRISTEN BUSSANDRI
    Diamonds to Dust

  • reviewed 07/2014

    GOT A GIRL
    I love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.