Though the Chicago band often finds itself linked with roots rock and alternative country, its first release in five years (following some side projects during the hiatus) is steeped in the influence of 1960s rock classicism in general and the Beatles in particular.  The heart of the band's music remains the husband-and-wife harmonies of Steve Dawson and Diane Christiansen, on material predominantly written by Dawson (though Christiansen's "Small Pockets" is a dark, delicate highlight). The opening "Complete Resistance" sounds like George Harrison playing Southern soul licks, while "Everything" and "You Never Will" are buoyant, propulsive pop at its most ebullient. "Sad Panda Clown's Lament" echoes a Beach Boys chorale, and "Triumph Mine, Idaho" kicks like the Rolling Stones before "Good Provider" provides a benediction.  It's an album devoid of both weak material and rootsy twang.--Don McLeese