After three records that prove that rockin' and loud are not one and the same on legendary independent label Simple Machines, their label dissolved and Ida made the figurative jump to Capitol. Then, everybody that liked their stuff ceased to work there and two albums worth of work fell into limbo. No doubt that this bit of continuity contributed to the quality of songwriting maintained by the recently wed Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton, as well as songwriter Karla Schickele. While these terms are not untrue, they tend to pigeonhole this music of great depth and subtlety. Although much quieter, Ida does rock.
Feedback is feedback, even if the guitars are turned down.
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