"On their previous three albums (...), they have dabbled in dub reggae, Middle Eastern psychedelia, 1960s Thai music, funk and soul. For a band who seem to be happy piling ingredients on the plate, theirs is a surprisingly sparse sound - always leaving enough space for a satisfying emotional swell, or a fat funk break. On 'Mordechai', the largely instrumental band have chosen to introduce vocals up front and high in the mix ... It's a move that changes the dynamic without upsetting the band's delicate balance. Where before they could seem distant and locked into their own groove, the addition of the human voice welcomes us in and ushers us through the door ... Khruangbin have always made music that rewards close listening. With the vocal hooks and dancing boots of Mordechai, they're making it easier than ever for us to love them".