Sometimes, a change of pace is good.

Review Score: (10/10)
This album is unquestionably the strangest album that the Femmes have made. In some ways, it is also one of the best. Any expectations must be thrown out of the window if you want to listen to this album. Forget melody, forget lyrics, forget everything that came before. This album is a masterpiece in fun. They obviously went into the studio and said, "What can we do that we've never done before?" The result is a wonderful blend of electronica, acoustic instruments, obscure references, and songs that make you think about the world. "Don't Start Me on the Liquor" begins the album and sets the thrashing tone that follows on many of the tracks. "Machine" is a stand-out track for its sheer simplicity of idea - who wouldn't want to take over the world? "Mirror Mirror" combines sound that hasn't been present in earlier Femmes' works - eastern European folk music. The combination of all of the influences on this album makes it a must-have. Though it doesn't typify the Femmes' sound at all, it makes an incredible diversion.

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