Sound: Catchy and quite hummable power pop with dweeby, little-engine-that-could vocals, quirky songwriting and strong production
Note: He wrote, played, recorded and produced almost every note on the album
Playlist Partners: Brendan Benson, David Bowie, The Kinks, Spacehog
Heavy Rotation track: “Iron Woman“
Medium Rotation tracks: “Giant Spiders“;”When I’m Ninety-Nine“; “Transcendental Sports Anthem“
Recommended: To people who will forgive him for his glaring vocal shortcomings. The songs on here are instantly memorable and well-crafted, but this style almost begs for a more polished singer. Some may get completely caught up in the tunes, while others may feel it’s all out of tune.
Grade: B