Colonial Drones

Hallelujah the Hills follows the legacy of disparate-sounding Boston bands like Mission of Burma, the Cars, Galaxie 500 and the Pixies who inject a clever and incredibly wry sense of humor into their lyrics while rocking forward with a straight face. There's a salty grit here, a good time collision of the city's working class roots with its constantly transient and inspired (post-)collegiate populace. Hallelujah the Hills hinted at greatness on their debut, but Colonial Drones takes a huge leap forward, crafting a record that is as sharp and full of wit as it is entertaining.