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is
's most unusual record, and one the band -- especially founder
, whose songs were sort of pushed into the background -- finally didn't like all that much. But it was a very good one anyway, produced in Memphis by guitar legend
and featuring the group generating a leaner, more stripped-down, somewhat bluesier sound. The harmonies are less radiant and the guitars more subdued, and the spirits also a little more low-key than usual. But the sound they get is still appealing, the singing more reflective and a little bit closer to
than to the post-
for which they were known -- the songs are pretty, and in listening terms
's drums and
's bass are nice and upfront in the mix, and the guitars have a really close presence, even if they are turned down.
's
was the best reviewed song, but other highlights were
(maybe their hardest rocker), and
~ Bruce Eder