Excerpt: “The Moon And Stars Remain In The Morning Sky has the chance to become one of the debut albums of the year… Arcade Fire has been dropped as a reference, except that Iretsu have got a more loungy, jazzy feel to their music. They’re also more into some electronic, experimental stuff. Elegant chamber pop and exciting indie pop, neat arrangements, a fine mix of male/female vocals, strings, banjos, etc. “Avant-everything”, as they’ve been labelled. A fine balance of experimental and more ‘regular’ pop it is. This could be the right album for all the disappointed Arcade Fire fans who got turned off by their second album. A great album that is growing during every new spin.”

Luna Kafe

Excerpt: “the group’s seemingly limitless creativity shows at every turn on this sparkling new album… These multi-instrumentalists take risks and ‘experimental’ doesn’t seem to accurately describe the diversity within Iretsu’s music. All in all, this album from Hidden Shoal Recordings is an absolute gem. Each song delivers something new, whether it’s in the instrumentation, vocals, or lyrics… somewhat random elements come together beautifully, and Iretsu’s willingness to take risks and do what they like is exactly what keeps the band so fascinating… Strange as it may be at times, the complexity and eclectic mix of tracks solidify Iretsu as a band that rivals even the likes of Broken Social Scene for musical daring. Which, if you find that not be your cup of tea, is still worth a listen; this album has something for everyone.”
Delusions of Adequacy

Excerpt: “Lounge? Yep. Prog-rock? Aplenty. Krautrock? Sure… a frequently brilliant, frequently insane collection of musical scenes.”

Willamette Weekly