Creators of some of the most intricately and expertly woven indie rock of the 2000s, Pinback don't disappoint with their fourth record, Autumn of the Seraphs. As twin cogs Zach Smith and Rob Crow have matured, they've grown from (slightly) meandering mopes to expert constructors of songs that reveal hidden layers with nearly every listen. Acolytes of the Police, the group channel their energy into a fluid dynamic of songwriting, performance, and production. From Nothing to Nowhere is a driving opener, but from there Pinback go in unexpected directions. Early highlights Barnes and Good to Sea twist a recipe of individual ingredients -- wistful harmonies, plangent basslines, spidery guitars, and wry lyrics ("it's good to see you...it's good to see you go") -- into an excellent dish. Aside from their own majority contributions, the duo get help from a pair of drummers -- Mario Rubalcaba (Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, Sea of Tombs) and Chris Prescott (No Knife) -- and use programmed beats on several tracks. The effect is a good one, since Pinback have always relied on the precision of their arrangements and their wintry sound to carry the effect of their dour songs. [A three-song disc was included with one edition of Autumn of the Seraphs]. ~ John Bush, Rovi

1		From Nothing to Nowhere
2		Barnes
3		Good to Sea
4		How We Breathe
5		Walters
6		Subbing For Eden
7		Devil You Know
8		Blue Harvest
9		Torch
10		Bouquet
11		Off by 50
12		I'm a Pretty Lady
13		Kylie
14		Autumn of the Seraphs