Australia's
the Cat's Miaow
was featured on the 14th edition of
Darla Records
'
Bliss Out
series of spacy
indie rock
. The songs on
The Long Goodbye
are alternate, "blissed-out" versions of some of the band's classic songs. The disc begins with the drone-y
"Phoebe,"
highlighted by
Kerrie
's composed and gentle vocals. The song was originally featured on a
compilation, the 11th in the series of
Little Darla Has a Treat for You
budget-priced samplers. The relaxed organ and gentle guitar line on
"Faded"
gives way to the modestly distorted
"Third Floor,"
which includes sounds from guest musician
Laura MacFarlane
. The group's sophisticated and
ambient
beats are refreshing on
"Firefly"
and distinctly exciting and reflective on
"If Things Had Been Different."
The disc was a must-have for die-hard fans of the band, who had been waiting for the release of new recordings. The band's textured
pop
sounds were ideal for
Darla
's
series. ~ Stephen Cramer