took their time releasing their debut album, . Instead of cranking out a set of songs as soon as some buzz began around them, and honed their blend of garage-y glamour and psychedelic atmosphere with several years' worth of singles. Their patience paid off: reveals the pair as a band inspired by like-minded duos such as as well as evocative masters such as , but not overly indebted to them. The singles that built up anticipation for the rest of their debut remain standouts: the way "Cast a Shadow" pairs snarling, sitar-laced rock with delicately trippy interludes is still striking; "Last Desire"'s sexy stomp gives a harder, irresistibly catchy edgy to their sound; and "Beatings"' spooky heartache is bolstered by clever wordplay and dramatic production that sounds ethereal and driving at the same time. Elsewhere, ' flair for drama sometimes outpaces their ability to write memorable songs, but 's best moments are so good, and its overall sound is so vibrant, that it's a more than promising debut. ~ Heather Phares