Funny how these kinds of thin upper register voices often work so well with energetic indie pop, just like here. From Toronto, Alvvays dash enjoyably along from start to finish with a healthy dose of crash and sugar that variously recalls Talulah Gosh, the Concretes, Cults and even the lighter end of Blonde Redhead's spectrum. Highlights: "In Undertow", "Dreams Tonite", "Lollipop (Ode to Jim)". A solid 7 1/2, verging on 8, out of 10 for me - good not great, but the best moments are pretty fantastic.
