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This is one of Pollard's most interesting releases since the dissolution of GBV, mainly in the nice balance it strikes between lo and mid-fi production. The recording method -- adding full-band instrumentation over acoustic performances recorded live into a boombox -- really captures the energy and spontaneity of Pollard's playing, while also fleshing out the songs with intricate and awesome arrangements. Unlike the first Psycho & the Birds album, most of the songs here sound like some planning went into them, and it's a strong set with a lot of "hits."

I like to think of this album as something GBV could've put out in an alternate universe where they never took a shot at big time production and faded back into the obscurity of their basements.

I am glad I didn't give up on Pollard and his partner in musical crime, Tobias.

I was amazed by how well these songs are put together--the previous Psycho and the Birds (what a cool band name) offerings were in the "20 listens and it still escapes me" category--this one is a different story.

Music like this is one of the reasons I am grateful to be alive.

Talking about the genius of Pollard/Tobias collaborations needing time to nurture one's musical mind has become tiresome. It is a fact and bumper stickers should be issued, or something like that. Have you ever listened to something and loved it? Only to find later that you've grown tired of that hook or lyrical phrasing? This Robert Pollard fellow has something quite the opposite happening for him. I have a feeling it is something other worldly, as I've met Bob and he claims to be a red neck from West Virginia (not Dayton Ohio??:-). Bob and Tim, or whomever the man chooses a collaboration with, create the impossible timeless relevance of great anytime music. I challenge you to listen to this or any record on approved for anyone list (coming soon). There should be a money back guarantee! Save Jonesy.

absolutely adored the first psycho record, as it had some killer melodies hidden under the muddy production and low-volumed vocals. bob can still write beautiful songs in his sleep--see "jesus the clockwork"--for one of the absolutely most gorgeous songs ever recorded. i haven't gotten this record yet, but from everything i've heard it's a knockout.

go bob! hi pb!

s.w.