All right, let's face it. The standard disclaimer for life is that nothing ever recorded by the Big Record Companies is as good as the weird stuff recorded in someone's basement.
Sad part is, most of the time, it's true.
There's a certain vitality that the Bigs leach from most artists, a raw and exciting edge that often gets lost. And sometimes, just sometimes, if you take the time to dig amongst the uncut gems of independent releases, you might find something fun. OTM is a purveyor of fun, science fiction tinged rock and roll, full of injokes, puns, and some pretty tasty guitar licks to boot. In short, this is what Barenaked Ladies' Maroon CD wanted to be. Then there's the other songs, proving humour isn't the primary ingredient in this musical goulash.