PANDA & ANGEL

"As a whole, the Panda & Angel project is a mish mash of vibrant vocal harmonies and experimental musical arrangements. In Cat Power-Denali-Metal Hearts tradition, Murphy's tightly drawn moan is both seductive and repellant, proving opposites do attract. A balancing act, Wackerly's folk guitar envelopes Murphy's mesmeric voice like a warm blanket, offering just enough pop to keep each track moving briskly in the right direction. Underneath, bursts of Zehner's break-beats, Kikuchi's enchanting keys and a smattering of jangly electronic riffs add a dollop of sugar to an otherwise simple, straightforward folk album."