Phil's last release of 2002 would be another record from alt-country/ slacker rock outfit D+, which Phil played drums for. I'm gonna be perfectly honest: this band isn't for me. I find this genre so damn tiring, especially when it's done with so much sloppy uncarefulness. I really don't dislike this record, but it's nothing I'll ever come back to. If you like alt-country, there's a chance you could get something out of this, but I find it ... read more

robfeemster

Immediately after releasing perhaps the best folk album in the history of the genre, Elverum returns to his rock band to work on another album after a four-year absence. Was this gap the result of the desire to hone their individual skills, and only return when they have a record they need to make? Or rather, was it the result of a lack of inspiration and necessity. In all honesty, the jury is still out on that one. The only reason I could find for the hiatus was that Phil was busy working on ... read more

stitchpicks

D+ does a great job of maintaining their minimalist and dry approach to songwriting and production while also growing from their previous two releases, distilling the D+ sound into a shorter, more concrete project. Still socially aware, still allowing for fun and jamming, and adding another layer of sincerity.

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