Quirky and often highly clever, had one of the most appealing alternative rock releases of 1996 in -- which grossed some listeners out with a cover depicting tarantulas. This eccentric, risk-taking band (not to be confused with the late-'70s disco group ) doesn't take itself too seriously, and brings an enjoyably twisted sense of humor to such goofy numbers as (an ode to a lover who practices witchcraft), and 's inspirations range from hip-hop to brooding East European folk, which is incorporated with inspired results on To be sure, the rockers can be overly self-indulgent, but like , generally use their eccentricity advantageously. ~ Alex Henderson