Motel Void Says Dren McDonald Rewards Patience

Dren McDonald’s Vox Pterous, says Motel Void, “is ultimately a record that rewards patience. It is not built around obvious hooks or conventional songwriting structures, but around atmosphere, texture, precision, and gradual emotional development.” The site praises the record’s “remarkable ensemble of vocalists” and “layered sonic worlds.”

According to the reviewer, “The Things He Could Bury” (featuring Amelie Anna & Girl Swallows Nightingale) is the album’s highlight. “There is something almost gothic about its atmosphere, while its central melody is incredibly memorable, especially during the repeated refrain. The combination of urgency, emotion, repetition, and intricate instrumentation makes it one of the album’s most immediately compelling moments.”  The full review is here.