Sound: Avant-garde, indie rock/punk with dissonant and jittery guitars, punchy and squeaking brass, and bouncy and twisted organs. A tribal and carnival-esque vibe presides throughout these communal romps.
Heavy Rotation tracks: “One Last Final Push”; “Wrong Directions”
Medium Rotation tracks: “You Know Me”; “The Guest”; “The Hallway”
Recommended: Though TSHDT push the envelope with jarring and unlikely rock sounds, their sense of rhythm and reined-in song structures keep the festivities focused. Fans of the oddball and experimental music of Captain Beefheart, Pere Ubu, Menomena and Pavement should find plenty to like on Pick Up Sticks.
Grade: B+

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