Wow, lo-fi, weird country fair coolness mixed with a strange other-worldliness that makes ya wanna tap yer foot like you might be having a way too good of time at yer mama's funeral... whoa... I like it!
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It's not often that you come across an album from a group whose act is based upon their comic book series. Admittedly, the concept sounds a little wacky, but don't they know it. Check out this group's bio for a brief encapsulation of their character's backstories; you'll quickly realize this ain't your run-of-the-mill pop/folk swampy-cabaret duo. While Hank takes the vocal low end, Lily handles the highs, squeaking her delicate voice up to brightly heliumic levels. The juxtaposition of their vocal approaches is only one aspect of their truly individual sound. While it can be hard at times to figure out exactly what instruments are being played on certain songs, this only adds to the ramshackle traveling-sideshow and slightly gospel-infused thematics that channel their way through these 14 tracks. The whole thing feels like both a open-ended road trip and an ode to home, with tracks that seem vaguely familiar yet a million miles away. If you're looking for a new adventure in country/folk/punk/psych/gypsy rock, buy some of this tonic.
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