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[Erik Hall's] tunes are dense and textured, veering from the jaunty « The Way to a Monster’s Lair, » colored by a swooning clarinet line from NOMO bandmate Elliot Bergman (the only other musician who appears on the recording), to the minimalist « Flemishing, » which unfolds over a hypnotic nine-plus minutes. Listening to the record, it’s little surprise to hear Hall name-check a diverse array of influences, including Steve Reich, Neil Young, Maurice Ravel and Gillian Welch. – CHICAGO TRIBUNE

As In Tall Buildings, [Hall] carefully constructs a winning mix of folk, chamber-pop, and experimental composition. – TIMEOUT CHICAGO