Great review, you actually hit the nail on the head - a record that only makes sense in it's own wonky reality, made to be heard in one sitting. How can a band sound so off-balance and out of time whilst being tight and professional?
I have no idea but the clean production on this enhances the songwriting more so than
CR,CR, IMO.
I have really fond memories of this album, not exciting enough to recount for strangers but significant to me. Happy songs.
Used to think the artwork was waste but I'm really fond of it now.
Pavement?