Of Montreal are one of the most inventive and likeable bands in the Elephant 6 collective, and THE EARLY 4 TRACK RECORDINGS brings together some of frontman Kevin Barnes's first sonic experiments. As fans should expect, these songs are heavily influenced by 1960s sunshine pop, with plenty of quirky weirdness and lo-fi aesthetics tossed in to keep things fresh. While those who know the band only from albums like THE SUNLANDIC TWINS might be put off by the rough and ragged feel of this set, devout fans will freak out with happiness.