In the event that her duet with Perfume Genius made a stronger case for Cate Le Bon’s collaborative side, this Mug Museum cut should bring the promise home on the solo front. I have a soft spot for Mike Hadreas, and the heartfelt color he brings to “I Think I Knew” is a prime example why, but this one makes a unique case for Le Bon as a student of the Velvet Underground with Nico, et al. Note the decidedly dry approach to reverb on “Are You With Me Now?” and give it a few echoes above.
