Librarians With Hickeys

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Big Stir Records

Jangle rock, on the surface, is an update of jangle pop, but with a sharper edge. That’s what this album is all about. How hard can you rock the jangle? Pretty hard, as it turns out.

The album starts as strong as it finishes, with opener “Hello Operator,” about disconnections, and “Everything Will Be Alright” at the end, which could be an anthem for everyone that voted for Harris, as in persevere, be strong, resist, win in 2026 and '28, and everything will be OK. Stop believing the internet on everything.

In between are meaningful songs about life and relationships, mostly troubled love, but “Listening” is about just that. It hits a high note, about just sitting around listening to music, without a care in the world.

So if you’re a fan of jangle anything, new to the genre and want to hear everything from it, or just like something good and different, this album is for you. It's worth your while whether you’re feeling up or down, good or bad.

Andrea Weiss