The first Damon & Naomi LP since the demise of Galaxie 500, More
Sad Hits is the duo's strongest effort, although it pales in comparison
to the greatness of their former band. In fact, this gauzy LP even fails
to measure up to the gorgeous self-titled EP that Damon & Naomi previously
released under the name Pierre Etoile, which featured the superb "This
Car Climbed Mt. Washington" (of which a less-inspired remake appears
here). While far too self-consciously arty for its own good, More Sad
Hits does contain a few lovely "moments." Chief among them are
the hypnotic "Little Red Record Co.," and an inspired cover
of the Soft Machine's "Moments."
(by Jason Ankeny, All
Music Guide)
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