Sketch

Ex Norwegian burst onto the indie rock world stage like a storm has been on the brink of redefining what indie rock means ever since. Their sound was catchy, unpredictable, and addictive; and entirely free of pretension or self aggrandizing pathos. Their sophomore release, Sketch, accomplishes the impossible: it improves something that sounded incapable of needing improvement. Instantly recognizable and yet full of sonic surprises, the band's second album is pure and powerful indie pop-rock ear candy that leaves you breathless, scratching your head, and wondering what just happened, as if the band is just getting started and at any minute is bound to blow the roof off.