Intriguing but unsatisfying
A reader | 07/18/2002
(2 out of 5 stars)
"At times reminiscent of the Throwing Muses' more jagged moments, with hints of prog, Pixies, and a milder Babes in Toyland. The album features sparse, raw production, with disconcerting tempo shifts and loud/soft dynamics. The songs are genuinely creative, and the lyrics - where decipherable - are intriguing, but overall the album suffers from weak vocals, unfocused songwriting and a lack of melodies. The band improved with later albums.May be of interest to fans of Tsunami, Helium or early 90s math-rock (Slint, Rodan)."