Light Information

AlbumSep 08 / 201712 songs, 38m 47s89%
Indie Rock Indie Pop
Noteable
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7.4 / 10

The sixth proper album from Calgary-based multimedia auteur Chad VanGaalen is one of his finer efforts, demonstrating his uncanny knack for off-kilter songcraft.

8 / 10

Calgary's creative wizard eases into his bright and disorienting vision on his sixth album.

7.5 / 10

Light Information sounds gloriously scruffy.

Since making his debut in 2004, Calgary native Chad VanGaalen has been a perennial staple of of the Sub Pop roster, offering up strange and deeply imaginative missives that crisscross the canvases of folk, psych, and lo-fi indie rock.

As Chad VanGaalen moves into fatherhood, his latest album covers the perils of maturity as much as it does his usual points of anxiety.

7 / 10

Chad VanGaalen has become a reliable source for off-kilter indie rock that he imbues with his bizarre sense of humour and nuanced artistry....

7 / 10

Calgary visual artist and songwriter Chad VanGaalan's latest album 'Light Information' is about the feeling of not being comfortable with... anything.

8.0 / 10

Chad VanGaalen: Our review of 'Light Information' by Chad VanGaalen sees some of his best writing and sound work to date.

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