John Roderick has established himself as one of the best young American songwriters around, based on the strength of The Long Winters debut which elicited comparisons to Spoon, Wilco and Smog. One this release, the band ups the ante delivering an astounding reocrd with guest appearances by Peter Buck (REM), Scott McCaughey (Minus 5), Sean Ripple (American Analog Set) and others.
1) Blue Diamonds
2) Scared Straight
3) Shapes
4) Cinnamon
5) Bride and Bridle
6) Blanket Hog
7) It'll Be a Breeze
8) Stupid
9) Prom Night at Hater High
10) New Girl
11) The Sound of Coming Down
12) Nora