Sebadoh

In some ways, The Sebadoh is the band's strongest effort to date. All members are in top form and for once, seem to be on the same page. So it's strange to acknowledge that, despite all of the "togetherness," The Sebadoh doesn't have the immediate charm of Bakesale or Harmacy.

Apropos of I don't know, and for whatever good it will do whomever, they remain, on this recorded evidence, as good a band as they ever were, and a better one than back when they were epitomizing indie's recondite reticence. Yes, Lou's songs are, on average, better than Jason's. But Jason's songs are, in general, a relief from Lou's, plus that's his Gang of Four intro--not gonna hear one of those from the Folk Implosion, are you? Maybe they'll say bye-bye and go home, or maybe they'll make records like this until they have grandchildren. Nobody knows, including them. (Grade - A-)