WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING

“Hemlock...starts with an accord which reminded me very strongly of when I used to open a new vinyl record and the smell of the fresh-pressed plastic would arise from the sleeve. Other corrupting influences like leather and rum show up as well. Hemlock opens with that fantastic fresh vinyl accord...then a coterie of spices with clove, cinnamon, and pink pepper transforming it from synthetic plastic to something more vital. A rum accord is next which is melded with a synthetic white floral accord.
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There is nothing natural about the florals at the heart of Hemlock. It is an appropriate progression from the vinyl to in essence synthetic flowers. This heads into a leather and patchouli base sweetened a bit by vanilla and benzoin. Hemlock is one of my favorites in this collection; the embrace of the unnatural carries a large amount of appeal for me.”

—Mark Behnke