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11. Atlas Sound, 'Parallax'

4AD

Perhaps more than his main outfit, Deerhunter, this solo project illustrates Bradford Cox's growth and trajectory as a songwriter. 'Parallax' is his most cohesive album to date, showing his growing confidence as a singer falling into step with his generous gifts as a songwriter. The tasteful textures that abound in album centerpiece 'Mona Lisa' and reverberate through the record's deeper cuts make this one of the year's most rewarding listens. -- T.S.