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There was a period of time when singsongy
and
were two separate styles -- especially when each initially gained popularity in the late '90s. But sometime during the early 21st century, both styles collided together for many new groups -- case in point,
. Hailing from Worcester, MA, this quintet (comprised of two singer/guitarists --
-- plus bassist
, synth twiddler
, and drummer
) never met a tuneful melody it didn't like, as evidenced throughout its full-length debut, 2007's
. It would be understandable if the band were quickly labeled as "tricky yet sticky-sweet
" given its affinity for anthemic choruses and abrupt music shifts -- but there are a few surprises lurking around the corner. Cases in point,
packs a surprise
left hook midway through, and
features some subtle
synth maneuvers. It was only a matter of time until
swerved into other styles, and
's
signals this shift. ~ Greg Prato