Quirk-ass posturing matched with infectious D.C. backbeat and overly catchy singsong/shoutfests comes together as one of the best aggressive
indie pop
albums to see the light of day in many years.
Q & Not U
offer a take on the classic D.C. sound by bending its rules a bit, making things more infectious and fun to listen to than the
Dischord
world is used to. Their minor melodies and to-the-throat rhythmic drive, matched with an aesthetic sense that offers no cliche, offer more replay value than many of this band's peers, such as the other 2000-era
addition,
Faraquet
. Shows are know to turn to dance parties in quite a hurry. Buy this for the enjoyment of technical spazz
pop
that few can produce with such tact. ~ Blake Butler