Conventional wisdom has it that all ' subsequent releases are highly inferior to their debut. While is not the rarefied wonder their first platter is, it's still darn good. The songs here are generally faster, tighter, and punchier than previously, though production values are not as wonderfully quirky and detailed; fewer songs here are as over-the-top crazy as the first album's or These formless selections continue to exhibit a cunning mix of , band, , and television theme song influences, all propelled along by an itchy dance beat. allows a unique opportunity to croon a broad, expressive melodic line. parades his inimitably nervous vocals on chucklesome ditties like and The best songs here are a wonderfully jittery number that employs a variant on the famous melodic snippet from the theme music, and a delightfully loopy hoot that lays the craziness on very thickly. Performances and sound quality are fine. This album is well worth hearing and recommended. ~ David Cleary