Magical bindles full of psych, harmonies, guitar proficiency and an ever- present ghostly vocal effect are all over this stunning debut. Dusty and perfect, and 100 percent unapologetic about refusing to reinvent the wheel. You should be fine with that, because these are GOOD SONGS from GOOD MUSICIANS (Outtacontroller’s James O’Toole and Fat Stupids’ Craig Hamlin). Take a break from those “sick drops,” chill out and get to work on your bootleg No Bodies/The Byrds 1965 World Tour merch like a normal person.
This article appears in Mar 20-26, 2014.
