On the 13-track , Seattle's are able to resonate an intriguing mix of passion, unease, and spirited crash-and-burn energy to create a captivating disc from beginning to end. Starting with the piano/organ/drums/bass fuzz of singer flaunts brash vocals with a flair for the dramatic, which continue on the dizzying By now, listeners should know they are in for something dramatically different. More than merely , changes the music's pace throughout, from the cool swagger of to the rollicking upheaval of The title track is a pieced-together puzzle, featuring alternating spastic vocals from , who clearly takes influence from musicians from all over the musical map. closes out the disc with spectacular singalong grace, glowing with texture that sounds wildly unique, yet oddly familiar. While performs as the chaotic drummer of , here he's completely in control, offering up offbeat lyrics while conducting the swirling and suspenseful instrumentation. Joined by members of , and and company impress on with their creative bravado and rousing execution. California's released the disc in early 2004. ~ Stephen Cramer