Light Up Gold ; Tally All The Things That You Broke (2013)

"Parquet Courts draw on some influences not commonly paired, but to great effect. The album manages to sound like it's learning from its influences rather than stealing directly. While still early into the group's existence, the bandmembers dubbed their sound "Americana punk," possibly referring to the open landscapes of their Texan beginnings clashing with their present urban surroundings and the unique sonic results of that juxtaposition. You can compare the feel of the band to elements of Sonic Youth, Bob Dylan, and other acts not originally from the big city. Light Up Gold captures some of the excitement and perspective on city life that only transplants could feel, and filters it through a haze of laid-back '90s alt-rock influence. The album is sometimes languid, often jittery and beaming, but mostly an almost subconsciously storytelling collection of moments that would be boring and forgettable if they weren't captured in songs so accidentally perfect." (AllMusic)