Whiskers

Whiskers picks up where bands such as Miracle Legion and The dB's left off; a mixture of keen observations related through jangly pop melodies and crisp, light rhythms wrapped up in a nostalgic blanket. Peppered throughout Whiskers are accordions, farfisas, cabasas, and glockenspiels that accentuate each track's distinct personality. Unfolding like mini-chapters, Whiskers' songs span the spectrum of sound and feel. From the full-bodied rocker 'Somebody Failed' to the plinking staccato videogame terrain of 'There Will Be No Cahoots' to the Orange Juice cover 'Poor Old Soul,' The Five Mod Four translate their influences and songcraft into something uniquely their own, a pop record of lazy perfection that spans a record collector's most prized LPs, a bookworm's favorite texts, and a seeker's latest thrill. (No Karma)