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  • Summary: The instrumental release for The Feelies co-founder was self-produced and features three covers.
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  1. Magnet
    Oct 14, 2015
    80
    A fascinating peek into Mercer's attic of influential detritus. [No. 125, p.59]
  2. Oct 9, 2015
    80
    This is an album that seriously repays repeat listening, sounding slight at first, but gaining heft with every play. It’s beautiful stuff, and you won’t miss the vocals at all.
  3. Oct 9, 2015
    70
    An exceptional recording from a guitarist who’s been given too little attention for his imaginative playing and compositions.
  4. Oct 9, 2015
    70
    Among 12 originals there are a couple of failures (“Winslow” is soft, creamy, and dull), but the vast majority insinuate themselves into your brain with repeat listens. Not much commercial potential, but a job well done.
  5. Oct 9, 2015
    60
    Modestly presented but expertly crafted, Incidental Hum does exactly what a solo album from a well-respected bandleader is supposed to do: show off a different side of the artist’s talent and provide plenty of entertainment in the bargain.