Super quirky, sometimes even weirder. True pop-punk meeting indie in a fun way. I honestly love the instrumentation, despite many tracks' rudimentary compositions to a fault. However, those with more sophisticated and experimental song structure show their ceiling (sky high). Every song is filled with some ear worm choruses that makes this an extremely enjoyable listen. Yeah, it's far from the best punk I've heard this year. In the end, this album simultaneously represents growth and regression for the duo. I'll be bumping the four song stretch from "Best Looking Strangers in the Cemetery" through "Lonsdale Slipons" through the fall and winter.
I really dig their first album, Pure Particles, which was a lot of fun in a brief period of time. Now they've signed with Sub Pop, the record label, which hasn't really changed their music or seemingly their fun perspective. Songs are about the import of proper alcohol quality and making a really pop song; there's a lot of ironic sensibilities strewn across the album.
Don't miss this lot. Very lovely melodies, songwriting, and collaborative song. Power pop meets twee indie.