This album proves that closed out the vigor and quirky songwriting ability to equal the unparalleled days of ( , 1987). Along with comparable originals as (featuring 's on drums) and they offer up their unique versions of such material as continue a tireless tradition of factory-style, creating one-after-another, the world's best novelty alternative pop songs. All 15 tracks are new studio recordings, and some of these songs have already lived in the group's live set or on their dial-a-song service. The -spin on office boredom in the light handling of the serious in and the humorous observations on the Samurai movie genre in are unforgettable and entertaining. But, all things evolve. As the accordion becomes less prominent, the guitar is more so. More jocular than hip, more crazy than cool, groove fresh in their comedic relief as other guitar bands work a deeper rut. ~ Tom Schulte