Sound: David Berman’s husky, alcohol-soaked vocals meet up with country-flavored indie rock that alternates between spirited and mopey. Sounds like a recipe for depressing rants, but his oddball lyrics keep the tone light and amusing. His wife Cassie’s frequent background vocals also add pep and balance.
Heavy Rotation track: “How Can I Love You If You Won’t Lie Down?”
Medium Rotation tracks: “Punks In the Beerlight“; “Sometimes a Pony Gets Depressed“; “I’m Getting Back Into Getting Back Into You”
Recommended: To anyone that ‘s enjoyed their dark and twangy slacker rock over the years, this a solid group of songs. But the whole thing leaves me a bit frustrated – the best songs are too short and the weakest songs are too long.
Grade: B-