"The cover of Sean Solomon's solo debut features humanlike cartoon animals, drawn by Solomon, who's provided animation for videos by Odd Future and Run the Jewels, among others, in the style of children's author Richard Scarry."
"Solomon lightens his tone on The World Is Not Good Enough, singing in a slightly higher register with a yolky timbre akin to a more grounded Daniel Johnston and sticking to a clean, colorful folk palette."
"The mellow trumpet and buzzing synth on 'Car Crash' recalls Beirut and the Elephant 6 collective, the abrupt, swooping choruses of 'Shooting Star' and 'Postcard' echo Arcade Fire."
Sean Solomon's solo debut features cartoon animals reminiscent of Richard Scarry's style, reflecting a blend of surrealism and whimsy. His music, characterized by a higher vocal register and a clean folk palette, contrasts with his previous work in the band Moaning. The instrumentation is mostly distortion-free, with a focus on easy tempos and background contributions from fellow musicians. Solomon's songs exhibit influences from notable indie artists, incorporating elements reminiscent of Beirut, Arcade Fire, and others, while maintaining a distinct narrative voice.
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