John Maus We Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves

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• Released in 2011, We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves is the third album by experimental pop artist John Maus. Merging lo-fi synth-pop with philosophical and existential themes, the album blends catchy, vintage-sounding melodies with haunting vocals and a sense of eerie introspection. Songs like Streetlight, Believer, and Hey Moon showcase Mauss knack for emotional depth within minimalist arrangements. The album marked a turning point in his career, bringing his underground sound to a wider audience and earning critical acclaim for its strange, sincere intensity.

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  Pitchfork praised it as a beautiful, brave, and often transcendent record, giving it an 8.4.

  The Quietus called it a deeply moving album that redefines sincerity in pop.

  Resident Advisor described it as retro-futurist and oddly heartfelta surreal synth-pop triumph.

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  AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (163 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review

• Artist: John Maus Label: Ribbon Music Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Europe Genre: Electronic Style: Hypnagogic Pop, Lo-Fi, New Wave

• A1 Streetlight
  A2 Quantum Leap
  A3 …And The Rain
  A4 Hey Moon
  A5 Keep Pushing On
  B1 The Crucifix
  B2 Head For The Country
  B3 Cop Killer
  B4 Matter Of Fact
  B5 We Can Breakthrough
  B6 Believer