I originally misheard that this album was recorded without guitars at all, which left me feeling pretty worried. I'm not one who has great faith in the power of the synthesizer, still scarred by hearing so much of the 80's blasted at me through the radio. Even though I've been floored by many synth-based bands (Passion Pit, Red Wire Black Wire, YACHT) I still remain skeptical.

But I had heard wrong. It's just that they wrote this album primarily on keyboard because for some reason that's easier and more portable than guitar? Their press release seems to think so. I don't know. Either way, there is guitar on the record, but it's never front and center, always just in there floating among the drum machine and synthesizer(s).

So is it any good? Oh yes. I actually think this album might be better than Face Control. They just keep getting their music tighter, leaner, and more on point. There's not a weak moment on this album. Boeckner's voice is just as anxious as ever. This should be an inspirational album to many: this is what you can do with a drum machine (or iPad), a microKORG, and a guitar... and it kicks total ass.