Name: Mciii
Brand: Mikal Cronin

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A 50550

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Limited edition

Release date

2015-05-04

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Sales:8.875

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Artist

Mikal Cronin

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Merge Records

Mikal Cronin is an American garage/psych rock guitarist, bassist, singer and songwriter from Laguna Beach, California. Born on December 26, 1985, he made his debut in the music scene with his self-titled LP in September 2011. The album featured guest appearances by renowned artists such as *Ty Segall*, *Charles Moothart*, and *Emily Rose Epstein*. As a member of the band *The Moonhearts*, Cronin played bass on their album "The Moonhearts" and performed live with the group. He continued to release successful albums including "MCII" in 2013 and "MCIII" in 2015, both on the label Merge Records. Notably, Cronin arranged and played nearly all of the instruments on these records.

With his unique blend of garage rock and psychedelic influences, Mikal Cronin has garnered comparisons to other notable artists like *White Fence*, *Jay Reatard*, and *Thee Oh Sees*. His music captures a raw energy that resonates with fans of bands such as *Dead Ghosts* and *Black Lips*. Whether it's his catchy hooks or heartfelt lyrics, Cronin's talent shines through in every song.

If you're a fan of Ty Segall or enjoy the sounds of bands like Bass Drum of Death or JEFF The Brotherhood, then Mikal Cronin is an artist you won't want to miss. With his

Marked by the lush arrangements, stunning melodies, and deeply personal lyrical work for which Cronin is now known, the album is also a deliberate attempt to simply "go big." As he did on his self-titled 2011 debut and 2013's MCII, Cronin arranged and played nearly all of the record himself, including the tzouras, a traditional Greek string instrument he heard and subsequently bought while on tour in Athens. There's French horn, saxophone, and trumpet. There are mood-altering crescendos and heartbreaking turns-of-phrase, guitars both gorgeous and pugnacious. No longer satisfied with the sound of "just one string player," Cronin arranged parts for a full string quartet instead. "It's a continuation of what I've been trying to do up until now, but I'm finding a better way to do it," he says. "I'm finding a more successful way of working those unexpected elements and textures and instruments into a rock record, of exploring that wormhole and mushing everything together harmoniously. I like riding the line between the two," he adds. "I like finding new ways to bring different musical worlds together."

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