Fresh off the shuttle from planet 1974, Paul Layton has a sharp understanding of the link between ELO and Tubeway Army, a post-androgynous head full of showtunes and a seemingly innate harmonic kinship with Abba. A musical savant who reminds you that "bedroom musician" means Brian Wilson at least as much as it does Aphex Twin, Layton approaches songwriting with broad gestures, creating calculated, lush music that is equally awkward and brilliant in it's unique vision. You'll find yourself thinking that this guy really does come from another planet altogether, and that he's brought alittle of the music with him.

L.A. Alternative Press

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