I was privileged enough to see these guys at a concert about 6 months ago. They opened for I Hate Kate and Hot Hot Heat. At first I found the music catchy and intriguing. I bought the CD about a week ago finally on Itunes because it is so obscure I couldn't find it at a local Borders or anything.
When I listen to this album I find that the music and lyrics combined have an artistry like I haven't heard. I get surreal images of fairy tales and spooky abadoned towns. They give a faint reminiscent feeling of other strange albums like Yellow Submarine where, as we have learned, nothing is real.
A step in a new direction for indie rockers everywhere, this is an important and unique album. It ranges from acoustic to electronic to flat out rock with hints of synth and B3. Catchy and rememberable. Despairing and uplifting. Can make you dance and can make you think. Really inspirational.
Tracks worth giving a listen: Wolves in the Garden, Eucalyptus and I Hope I Become a Ghost. They are great live and on recording, check 'em out!