Brit-power-pop-plus.An instant classic.This stunning debut combines the best elements of classic 60's-70's (to present) American&British guitar-pop w/ elements of Badfinger,Brendan Benson,Big Star,Marshall Crenshaw(2name but a few)cool-harmonies-thruout.
Influence by the Beatles, Elvis Costello, and Crowded House, swirling pschedelic guitars are layered over hypnotic grooves and intricate harmonies that use insightful lyrics with a twist; it is yak rock at its best.
If Green Day had a knock-down, drag-out brawl with Bob and Jacob Dylan this is what it would sound like: an eclectic mix of poppy, hard-driving acoustic-rockers and gut-wrenching story songs colored by exceptional musicianship & lyrics.
If Elvis Costello was From Texas and grew up on Bill Monroe's farm: Americana, New Folk, Bluegrass, Texas.
High-energy guitar-pop with humorous lyrics -- think Nick Lowe meets Jonathan Richman as sung by Evan Dando -- from the guy who brought you the theme songs of the films "American Splendor," "Happiness," and "The Tao of Steve."