The Philadelphia-by-way-of-Austin combo are students of indie pop and if their second album, , was their final paper, they would pass the class with flying colors. Not an A+ exactly, but a solid A- that leaves room for future improvement. Recorded by 's at his Marlborough Farms studio, the album has a warm sound that is extremely welcoming, while at the same time able to whip up plenty of excitement. Great chunks of the album sound like reverb-coated interpretations of classic or songs, other parts sound like a more nimble or a less bloated , but ultimately the band's own personality comes through. This is partly due to ' charmingly nasally vocals that sound more post-punky than indie pop, as well as the whip-smart guitar interplay between and and the always punchy rhythm section of . The lads play every song like it's their last and it's hard to not be swept away by their energy and commitment. The rapid tumble of excellent songs, almost every one sounding like it could have been released as a single, helps too. The bandmembers barely take a breath as they race through one jangling, rumbling pop gem after another, only taking a break from the breakneck tempo on the pretty "Chime Hours." is a breathless rush of pop smarts, sure-handed songwriting, and pogo-ing energy that blows away other bands that take a more considered approach to their indie pop. know that it takes more than a nice tune to really connect, and the whole album sounds desperate to make a connection. By the end, they've made a lasting impression, and fans of indie pop looking for a band that isn't afraid to work to win them over should be forking over their hard-earned cash for as soon as possible. ~ Tim Sendra