The Tragic Treasury may be Merritt's most consistent album since 2000's remarkable 69 Love Songs - it's packed with fantastic melodies and mordant lyrical wit. ...more
Pitchfork
What's surprising is that The Tragic Treasury turns out to be the most consistently enjoyable record Merritt has released this century. ...more
Pitch Fork Media
A message boarder wag discussing the Decemberists recently proposed the genre of "Snicket Rock" to define that winsomely literary Bermuda Triangle defined by Wes Anderson, McSweeney's and They Might Be Giants. The genre now receives ...more
All Music Guide
Merritt doesn't deviate from his signature lo-fi synth pop and brooding vocals, but he certainly sounds like he's having a whole lot of fun. ...more
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