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"Signs of Potential Life" is an album filled with soaring highs and solemn lows with a taste for dynamics only a classically trained musician can create. Mr. Moore, however, handles his transitions so masterfully by pulling the tablecloth so quickly and confidently that the table settings remain exactly were they should be. These songs deal with loss in the best way possible - through beauty and dignity, patience and honesty, as well as immediacy coupled with a necessary soft-footedness. Though always happy lending his singular string and horn arrangements to the recordings of others (Dodger, The Heathens, The Ocean Floor, T. Stewart), this debut shows Sean Moore's command of every single facet of crafting a perfectly poignant record.
Critical jargon:
"The songs on Tone Poems in Low Fidelity are some of the strongest he’s written, the opener, “No Escape From Loving You,†being an obvious stand-out. But the rest of the album’s unobtrusive 24-minute running time is no slouch, and makes for a wonderful sonic journey. Even the limited dynamic range of the microcassette can’t contain the textures of Moore’s melodies."
~Chris Zabriskie
RetroLowFi.com
"The album's colorful vocal harmonies reflect a refreshing reminder of the Beach Boys. But let me emphasize that "Signs of Potential Life" is no Pet Sounds 2007. The combination of respect and inspiration drawn from the unfiltered masters of yesterday, the talent of an open-minded and classically trained musician, and pure sound and unpredictability create a honest and respectable album that can be hard to come by these days."
~Alisha Torrealba
killerPOP.com
"Signs of Potential Life is a lovely, cerebral collection of introspective ballads that showcases Moore's considerable talent on guitars, keyboards, string bass, trumpet, violin, vocals, percussion and even ukulele. A funky, jazz edge emerges at points in the understated "Ticket Stubs and Spent Love," while there's a grand vision at the heart of "Collection Expense for Conversing in Codes" that suggests a Brian Wilson infatuation. Maybe at least one obvious rock or country tune would have been fun, but these gentle songs are built to last."
~Jim Abbott
Orlando Sentinel
"Maybe the most distinguished track, Sean Moore's "Visibility Anxiety," opens with xylophones and acoustic guitar. Moore's lyrics blanket the single with softness and sincerity. The warm recording and overall intensity of the well-mastered piece left me wanting more."
~Aimee Lecours
orlandocitybeat.com