Underground Ghosts

This fifth album by Peterborough, England's The Contrast is sure to please fans and critics alike. Again featuring the songs of singer/writer David Reid, chiming jangling psych-pop and vocal/melody balance with overflowing energy and crafty guitar interplay (think a mod-ish Television). Embraced by Little Steven on his Underground Garage radio show as "one of the best bands on the planet," they consistently deliver album after album of solid songwriting, intelligent and thoughtful lyrics wrapped up in 3-minute pop songs - bringing on infectious grooves, all tinted with a rose-colored neo-garage rock glow.