The Gold Needles

Mood Elevator

Big Stir Records

This really good album is chock full of ear worms, like “I Don’t Know About That,” “Turns To Gold,” and the instant classic “Pale Blue Silver Eyes.”

The title song is also one you can dance to, and I like the subtle use of synths. “Supernature” is about just that--how everyone’s nature is super--and is also metaphysical.

While the songs are about romantic ups and downs, it’s mostly ups. “Pale Blue Silver Eyes” is a happy love song, as is “I’ll Take My Chances,” with one cautionary tale, “Eleven, Eleven.”

So if you want direct, clear, unpretentious pop/rock, you’ll really go for this band. It will also make you think. It’s always good when an album can do double duty like that.

Andrea Weiss