The first things that pop into my mind when anyone mentions Mint Records are Cub and Nardwuar. While this album does not surpass the “classic, moving into legend” status of the aforementioned Mint artists, it seems to be a nice representative of what the amazing Canadian label is up to in 2005: mellow post punk with keys (and done right, I may add). It’s beautiful music accompanied with dual male and female lead vocals of equal splendor and charm. The best line award goes to: “I’d rather be struck by lightning than never go outside in the storm.” That’s what I’m talking about.
–mrz (Mint)