And the back of the insert, featuring mall photobooth-quality mugshots of the band members, is just terrifying. The band's basic format is an unfussy, garagey sound with some psychedelic tinges and a solid sense of pop. Or perhaps think of the Bevis Frond without the epic guitar solos. The band wisely uses what was probably a limited recording budget by taking subtle care that its arrangement give the songs enough variety to stave off boredom. Bill Sheeder's drumming shows a fine sense of texture and timing, and songwriter and vocalist Mark Poole knows how to vary his guitars' sounds to give each track its own sonic identity.
Background vocals are subtly effective throughout.