The long distance relationship between North Carolina and Minnesota continues for the duo that are Trademark Issues. There's still a good deal of anonymity as they reach their fifth album. The variety is just as great and although the songs are a little rough around the edges, they hit the spot wonderfully.
This is higher than lo-fi Pop Rock, although not massively higher. The duo run the full gamut from Noise Rock to Power Pop and everything in between and that range keeps you very interested and provides lots of surprises along the way.
I Already Know is great Power Pop, yet (I Guess It's) Time To Rock is great UK Fuzz Rock with a vocal that is US Slacker. Awake In Tokyo is great C86, but Metropolitan Building is great melodic West Coast Pop Rock.
Seems is the sound of the Glasgow Indie Guitar Pop of the 80s and The Sea Watches With Indifference is great Jangle Pop. Snowstorm is Easy Listening 70s. There is also some great Brass on Frivolous Diversion. It is the sheer variety that completely hooks you.
Lyrically, the songs are both adept and dripping with wit. The riffs catch you completely by surprise and the dual vocal works wonderfully well. This album will catch you surprise and urges you to listen to it complete. Ace Indie and Highly Reccomended.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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