The debut album from the (over) hyped NYC foursome is excellent power pop, with African Rhythms and happy jangly guitar. It's short, with lots of the songs barely cresting 3 minutes. But it makes up for it with huge fun hooks and lots of variety. It's a strong opening album from a band I hope survive the huge attention they are getting. The lyrics are at times high handed references to war and historical figures, but at their best are good stories and times socially relevant. Either way you slice it, it's the end of January and this CD will be making lots of year end "best of's". Purchase immediately, if not sooner. - Mr. B. Morse (amazon)
Track list:1. "Mansard Roof" – 2:08
2. "Oxford Comma" – 3:16
3. "A-Punk" - 2:18
4. "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" - 3:35
5. "M79" - 4:16
6. "Campus" - 2:57
7. "Bryn" - 2:13
8. "One (Blake's Got A New Face)" - 3:13
9. "I Stand Corrected" - 2:40
10. "Walcott" - 3:42
11. "The Kids Don't Stand A Chance" - 4:03
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