A fully realized effort, Seven Fathoms Down And Falling covers familiar territory, but still finds the veteran band crafting a pleasantly varied and multi-textured work. The Lennon-esque vocals and strong group harmonies coupled with the muscular fuzzy guitars of “Just A Breath Away” and the dreamy psychedelic pop of “My Visit With Magpie” fit perfectly alongside softer pop elements like “She’s Still Bewitching Me” or “Swan And Butterflies,” which recall Alex Chilton as much as the Beatles. Featuring enough surprises to keep the listener guessing, as well an impressively developed song cycle, makes this one of the more even entries into the genre. – Matt Fink
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