Dither
Jam-band vets Moe were able to put the songs found onDitherthrough their paces on the road before recording them in the studio, allowing them to evolve into the edgy, cohesive form that show the band in their Sunday best. Except they've surprisingly added a littleSaturday Night Feverby enlisting services of DJ Logic, who lends an idiosyncratic texture to the mix. With the exceptions of "Rise" and "Water,"  most of the songs here have been clipped to manageable size, making this Moe's most accessible album. The band soar to new heights with the road-weary "Can't Seem to Find" (the sneering vocals and organ recallTom Pettyat the peak of his powers). And while Moe usually pays homage to late '70s with their showy guitar calisthenics, this time they tip their hat to the '80s with a note-perfect rendition of "Big Country" that's presented without even the merest whiff of irony.--Jaan Uhelszki