#1002 Lemuria - The Distance Is So Big

A pretty, hooky boy-girl indie rock band. Heard of those? This's prettier and hookier than most though, with brisk pacing, some gorgeous harmonies, and a meatier guitar tone than usual, elevating this past Matt and Kim territory and on up to a less-self-important version of early New Pornographers. Every time you try to dismiss it, it justifies itself, with some clever turn or hook, keeping em coming until you have to admit they do what they do good 4/5