Sound: Minimalist drum machine grooves with subtle blues riffs on raw distorted guitar
Playlist partners: PJ Harvey, Patti Smith
Play when: It’s time for an arty drug party with some playfully sinful dancing
Heavy Rotation tracks: “The Good Ones“; “Rodeo Town“
Medium Rotation tracks: “No Wow“; “Love Is a Deserter“; “Murdermile“
Recommended: If it’s OK with you that their vibe and attitude are stronger than their songwriting; this album definitely has more focused and memorable songs than their debut.
Grade: B+ (Slight chance of being one of my Top 20 Albums of 2005)

(As posted 3/21/05 on davepowersmusic.com)
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