Moms

Pitchfork 8.0/10 After 2010's Mines, Brent Knopf left the band and Danny Seim and Justin Harris continued as a duo. Their first record as a twosome, Moms is without doubt the most aggressive record Menomena have ever made.

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The Line of Best Fit 7/10 A personal journey, a chronicle of wanderlust for the perpetually bed-bound, Moms' private tales betray a vulnerability to be cherished.

DIY 4/5 Heavy and heavenly, ‘Moms’ is a phe-menomena-l return.

The Skinny 4/5 Menomena's fifth album follows the departure of co-founder Brent Knopf from the Portland outfit; commendable, then, that remaining members Justin Harris and Danny Seim have succeeded in retaining the familiar cut-and--paste charm found on past releases so effectively. Plumage is distinct from the get-go, containing all the vital ingredients of minimalist synths and bass, accompanied by solitary guitar stabs and twinkly piano notes.

Under The Radar 8.5/10 Holy vitriol, Batman! Menomena's fifth full-length Moms doesn't hold back on the bile, the band aiming their acid tongues at unsatisfying lovers and the family tree.

Slant 4/5 In a perfect world, the shoegaze-esque “Capsule,” with its endlessly catchy, fuzzy guitar riff, would be a radio hit.

The Guardian 4/5 Portland art rockers Menomena mix darkess with euphoria on another rich and adventurous album, writes <strong>Dave Simpson</strong>

The Irish Times 3/5 "Moms" Barsuck Records ***