Strange Hexes
Studio album by
Released18 March 2008
GenreAlternative rock
Length47:56
LabelSelf released
Imaad Wasif chronology
Imaad Wasif
(2006)
Strange Hexes
(2008)
The Voidist
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media4.6/10[1]
Tiny Mix Tapes[2]

Strange Hexes is the second album by Imaad Wasif.[3][4] It was self-released in 2008.[5] It was recorded with his backing band, Two Part Beast.[6][7]

Critical reception

Variety wrote that "Wasif explores rich guitar-based psychedelic pop that’s less introspective and slightly heavier than the songs found on his 2005 self-titled debut."[8] LA Weekly called the record "an unabashed rock record, with hints of classic rock, prog and post-punk underscoring Wasif’s euphonious vocal melodies and fascination with the spiritual."[5] The Dallas Observer called it "a great collection of psychedelic folk rock that recalls Dylan fronting Black Sabbath with Ravi Shankar producing."[9]

Track listing

  1. Wanderlusting  – 4:53
  2. Unveiling  – 5:38
  3. Halcyon  – 3:32
  4. Oceanic  – 5:17
  5. Spell  – 2:59
  6. Seventh Sign  – 5:18
  7. The Oracle  – 6:36
  8. Cloudlines  – 3:55
  9. Lesser Banshee  – 4:40
  10. Abyss  – 5:12

References

  1. "Imaad Wasif: Strange Hexes". Pitchfork.
  2. "Music Review: Imaad Wasif With Two Part Beast - Strange Hexes". Tiny Mix Tapes.
  3. "Imaad Wasif: 'Unveiling'". NPR.org.
  4. "Imaad Wasif and Two Part Beast: Strange Hexes". PopMatters. March 16, 2008.
  5. 1 2 "Hex Induction Hour: Imaad Wasif". LA Weekly. March 26, 2008.
  6. "Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast: Strange Hexes". pastemagazine.com. June 30, 2008.
  7. Leitko, Aaron (July 11, 2008). "Imaad Wasif". Washington City Paper.
  8. Lewis, David (March 20, 2008). "Imaad Wasif and Two Part Beast – 'Strange Hexes'".
  9. Freedman, Pete (July 7, 2008). "Imaad Wasif Would've Surely Improved Our Independence Day Celebrations". Dallas Observer.
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