Mates of State - Bring It Back

One thing about MoS - for all of their undeniable twee-ness, their melodies, singing and arrangements are a model of clarity...songs like "Fraud in the '80s", "For the Actor" and "Running Out" stand out because they're cleverly written songs with strong melodic backbones and some interesting twists, delivered brightly and winningly, and not because of any particular studio gloss or gimmickry. Bring It Back is an enjoyable set from an always charming outfit - keeping it simple, and doing it well.