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Minor Victories

Minor Victories —180g LP Vinyl Record—Sealed w/Download

For fans of Mogwai, Slowdive, Ride, Nothing, Ride, Lush, Swervedriver, Arab Strap. Low, Merchandise

There's no denying that the members of Minor Victories boast impressive résumés. Stuart Braithwaite's  work with Mogwai and Rachel Goswell's time with Slowdive are well and favorably documented. Justin Lockey made a name for himself with Editors in circa 2010, and the talents of his brother James range from making music to film.

Most important, Victories' self-titled debut album proves they can organically combine their talents.

Minor Victories sound exactly like one might expect; "Folk Arp" and "Out to Sea" are equally indebted to Mogwai's heft and Slowdive's delicacy. And those longing to hear Goswell sing a new batch of songs won't be disappointed. Though she's surrounded by a soundtrack-worthy sweep of strings and drums on "Breaking My Light," she's just as racy with fragility and resilience, a trick she repeats on the beautiful finale "Higher Hopes." While Minor Victories would have satisfied many fans if it continued in this vein, the band also explores different aspects of their music.

Minor Victories drafts two other notable indie figures to further broaden their horizons: the Twilight Sad's James Graham joins the group on the lovely "Scattered Ashes (Song for Richard)," which adds some '60s pop to the mix. Red House Painter's Mark Kozelek duets with  Goswell on "For You Always."

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