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The Hylozoists 

L'île de Sept Villes (Outside Music)

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Paul Aucoin has found the limit to his main instrument, the vibraphone. With this third record from The Hylozoists, its sound is pretty much played out. In a pop/rock context, the vibes (and related percussive instruments, such as marimba) weren't meant to carry this much weight---best playing role as accent---and end up getting emotionally flattened. No matter the key or arrangement, the instrument's shimmering, airy nature glosses the songs with a sameness; unintended, no doubt, but undeniable. Interest is piqued when other instruments take the lead, such as acoustic guitar on "Acadia Acadia." Diversification is needed to sustain interest. Sean Flinn

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