VINYL FORMAT. On 180 gram vinyl. Comes in a gate-fold sleeve with a bonus poster and a CD version of the album! My Old, Familiar Friend is a marriage of passion and perfectionism and an illustration of all that is special about Brendan Benson. From the seductive glimmer of "Feel Like Taking You Home" to the Motown swoon of "Garbage Day," Benson has shaped his restless-hearted stories into songs that fit together with exquisite neatness. Benson's musical approach is detailed, craftsman-like and fastidious. Take for instance "A Whole Lot Better," the first US single, in which harmonies, hand-claps and guitar are layered to produce a work of heart-felt buoyancy. The album is comprised of songs that arrive perfectly formed and immaculate, the sound of a classic singer/songwriter operating at the top of his game.