Every aspect of these songs is beautifully crafted – from the lyrics down to the timpani drums and garden bells.
Wisconsin art rockers Laarks is just the type of band the trendy indie critics at Pitchfork drool over.
What separates this one from the pack is memorable songs, tasteful arrangements, lush, lonesome production and Maria McKee (yeah – from Lone Justice).
This type of pop music is as aggravating as it is numbing. It left me with the feeling that I was sitting in a reception area waiting for the nurse to call my name.
Much of the band's harder edge has gone, but that’s not saying these guys (and girl) forgot how to write a great hard rock song.