All the Time

On their first studio album in eight years, revert to covers, as they did with multiple full-lengths earlier in the 2000s. This time, the group, still led by lone original member , selects mostly contemporary material. They excel with imaginative takes on 's "Pretty Wings," 's "Stay with Me," and 's "When I Was Your Man," pouncing on the opportunity to accentuate the latter's allusion to the work of peer . "Waitin' on You" is the best of the few originals, easily mistakable for a (cleaned-up) take on a hit. With each cover choice popularized by a solo artist, the set is a subtle reminder that vocal groups are nearly extinct. ~ Andy Kellman