Review - Moses Sumney - Sophcore (Album)
- by Martín Cacho
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Whenever Moses Sumney comes to mind, it’s hard not to imagine him parting seas or enchanting creatures—biblical allusions that might seem cliché at first. Yet, in many ways, they’re not far off the mark. Sumney’s music, particularly in his previous album Græ, felt like a vast, living ocean—a place where all manner of sonic beings thrived, with silence acting as a powerful, sea-dividing force. In a genre that often fears quiet, Sumney embraced it, making every pause as meaningful as the sound it framed.
Fast forward four years, and Sumney has returned with Sophcore, an album that veers away from the experimental edges of his past work. Here, the waters are calmer, the creatures closer to the surface, each element moving harmoniously with the album’s waves. Sophcore might lack the enigmatic silence and oddities that defined Græ, but it’s a fresh breeze in the sometimes-stagnant sea of pop, offering something new and deeply compelling.
What remains unchanged is Sumney’s extraordinary, shape-shifting voice, his impeccable sound design, and the thrilling harmonies that seem to dance on the edge of the surreal. Sophcore may surprise those expecting a continuation of Græ's labyrinthine depths, but it’s no less captivating. The album offers a different kind of enchantment—one that’s lighter, perhaps, but no less powerful.
My personal standout track, “Gold Coast,” is a revelation. It moved my body in ways I hadn’t anticipated while igniting my soul in the flames of sentimentality. There’s a mystical quality to this EP, and because of that, I believe it is the perfect entry point for newcomers. So, I encourage you, dear listener, to listen to this album, whether you’ve followed Moses for a long time or this is your first dip into his waters.
Moses is an intriguing and interesting artist, i encourage you to find more information about the artist and his albums on his Official Website. You will be fascinated, or at least you will feel curious, I guarantee. He self-produces his own music, his taste in design is intriguing, and his entire discography is a treasure.
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