Press
THE TORONTO STAR: “A cross between Erik Satie and Sufjan Stevens”
EYE WEEKLY: “Emotionally gripping melodies…what makes Pop Music so special is Kobakov’s skill in composing songs that are profoundly and transparently emotional without coming across as sentimental or schmaltzy.”
EXCLAIM! “Beautifully haunting”
HOUR: “so simultaneously vital and gentle we may need to invent a new word” - 4 STARS
HEROHILL: “These songs are, for lack of a more lucid description, stirring. His songs speak volumes even when no one says a word.”
SOUNDSCAPES (STORE REVIEW): “Simply gorgeous, timeless stuff.”
MONTREAL MIRROR “The real charm is that it never slides into either abrasive pretension or mawkish schmalz” (Pop Montreal - Picks from the Mix)
BLOG T.O. “Those celeb guest spots might initially attract folks to this album, but the beautiful piano playing should seduce them to stick with it.”
THE COAST “Alone at the piano, Kobakov can achieve a gorgeous understatement”
THE UNITER “Kobakov is able to separate the emotions on each track and give the listener a new experience throughout the entire disc…if you want to experience a new kind of music, make sure to pick up a copy” – 4.5 STARS
FFWD “Tickling the ivories with the grace and eccentricity of early 20th century avant gardist
Erik Satie, Kobakov’s emphasis on melody, recurring themes and brief compositions successfully provides a “pop” accessibility. Recommended for the ADD-addled among us who can still enjoy a pretty piano tune.”
FASHION MAGAZINE “No composition too difficult to love, no melody unhummable. This is music to give pop a good name”
I(HEART)MUSIC “I can state quite definitively that the whole thing is gorgeous.”
SLACKERSOUNDS.COM “chillingly beautiful”
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