John Sampson continues to sharpen the contrast between the noisy agitprop of his former band
Propagandhi and the low-key melodicism of his current one on this, the Winnipeg-based Weakerthans third full album. An alt-pop musical sense that nicely underplays his self-conscious musings on personal obsessions is propelled by a straightforward, occasionally jangly electric guitar assault, yet lightly seasoned with deft horn touches, pedal steel and simple harmonies, it's an album that's smart at every level.
