nothing new here, on this sub pop release. take mazzy star, sprinkle in some broadcast, some stereolab, and a pinch of cocteau twins maybe. it's a bit better than most of the output of those first two aforementioned bands, and not as good as the latter two.  in any event, this has some decent songwriting, and is a great record for putting on on a sunday afternoon while folding laundry or something. there're a few regrettable songs on there, it must be noted; i recommend skipping over tracks 6, 7, and 8.  otherwise, it's a bit like waking up from a nap with a mouthful of cotton candy. they went for it and i'm diggin' it.  

_alibi