My parents love when I give this one a spin. They always scream along which is absolutely perfect! I sometimes have to remind them that the lyrics aren't, "TURN THIS OFF," but rather, "WAVE GOODBYE," but I think their just a bit confused. Highly suggest for long car rides, study sessions, family game night, and at the dinner table. To be honest, this album is perfect for most cases. As a Bar Mitzvah party planner, I choose to play this album pretty much every time I'm hired. ... read more

Try to convince yourself this album is overrated or overhyped or whatever you want; this record is an absolute beacon in a pool of mundane indie. The entire album has this sort of earthy feel to it that becomes twisted and molded into completely different textures throughout each song. It's catchy yet it feels like it's not trying to. Plus, it's one of those albums you enjoy on first listen as well as all listens after. It's kind of immediate.

Articulating why this record is great is a difficult thing for me to do. I'll try, but don't act like I didn't warn you. The songs off this LP are incredibly diverse yet are somehow taped and connected together under a similar umbrella/vein. Many moments can be a bit unnerving and spine-chilling at times, but never drowns the listener in constant, unwarrented noise to the point of being unlistenable. I find myself waiting patiently for all the section of hysterical screaming like i've never ... read more

A 60s psychedelic themed, Elephant 6 concoction of whacky sounds and solid classic rock nods. Whimsical feels float and swirl about the colorful portrait being painted on this record. Although I prefer Black Foliage, this album stands as an amazing, forward thinking yet at touch with the past, entry to the Elephant 6 collection of artists. Brian Wilson would love this. In fact, he probably does.

By the way, so sorry if your favorite song is one of the Green Typewriters. Must be a real chore to ... read more

It's Spiderland bitch.

Pretty good but not as groundbreaking and amazing as it's thought out to be, just alright. To be honest, I prefer many other math rock/touch and go albums above this one. It's honestly quite crisp and is able to control/conduct it's atmosphere quite effectively. It just pales in comparison to many other records of the time and other bands who were, in my opinion, far more compelling. Still a pretty solid listen though so check it out.

I'm falling asleep but I'm not even tired

Superb record laying the groundworks for both math rock and post rock alike. Impressive sound scapes and great production from Bob Weston (from Shellac who's nickname is Rusty, hence the name). The obvious relations and connections can and will always be drawn back to Slint but don't think this is just spiderland 2.0. More aggressive and off the leash with less of the errieness that Slint seems to dwell on. Definitely check it out it's a post rock classic.