Long name for another great pop band that never got their due. Sometimes labeled as a lo-fi version of Belle And Sebastian, which is unfair and pretty incorrect. Just more simple and awesome 60's styled songs of heartbreak and confusion done people who grew up with old power pop records, soul albums, and an obsession with Phil Spector styled production. I bought this at Easy Street quite a few months ago, after hearing "All Over Town" at someones' house, I can't remember whose, and was so into it I rushed out and bought it and shelved it away. Now all of a sudden, I found the album in a box I was rummaging through and decided to give it another listen, and re-fell in love it. I've bought some more of their albums since, but the charm of this album hasn't been beat by them. Singer Betty Marie Barnes cheery, innocent sounding voice is a perfect foil for Fred Thomas' world weary one. When they sing "The Girls' Distracted" it really comes together. Maybe one of the top ten greatest pop songs I've ever heard! Really, no joke. I really missed the boat with these guys, long broken up, even though I had the opportunity to see them at least a couple times. Bummer. I've been listening to a lot of this sort of "retro" sounding stuff, it's just appealing to me right now, if you dig a unpretentious sound, you'll love this. Not a bad cut on here.12 songs makes the count at 17934...
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