Sound: Strained but tuneful vocals and bright, singing guitars create jammy but succinct, roots rock awash in hazy production.
Note: Produced by Phil Ek, who’s best known for his work with Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, The Shins and Pretty Girls Make Graves.
Playlist Partners: Built To Spill, My Morning Jacket, The Flaming Lips, Neil Young
Heavy Rotation track: “Wicked Gil”
Medium Rotation tracks: “Part One“; “The Funeral“; “Our Swords”
Recommended: They may sound like a lot of artists you’ve heard before (see Playlist Partners), but these dreamy songs hit in short, satisfying bursts that are hard to resist.
Grade: B+ (Slight chance of making my Top 20 Albums of 2006)

(As posted 5/1/06 on davepowersmusic.com)
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