|  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) |