On their debut, combined a reverence for and arty, leanings that alternate between minimalism and a love of quirky embellishment, odd sounds, and unexpected twists; is clearly a collegiate experiment, but rarely is experimentation so enjoyable and irresistibly catchy. Singing and songwriting duties are shared equally by and -- , more quirky and psychedelic-leaning with a winsome, pure-pop whine, is nicely balanced by 's more earthy drawl and straightforward approach. The album stands not only as a landmark power pop album, but also as a prototype for much of the Southern jangle that would follow. [ remained criminally unavailable in the U.S. for years. When reissued it on CD in 1989, 's was added as a bonus track.] ~ Chris Woodstra