
Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights , from The Awkward Stage, came out in the summer, but I never got to jear it until a few weeks ago. I should've heard it sooner, but don't mind that I didn't. It's not a credit to the quality, because the record is amazingly well-written considering the equally crafted Heaven is for Easy Girls only came two years ago. Sure, you expect a new album in two years, but this good? I admit, I didn't think it would happen. I'm officially impressed by Shane Nelken. The record captures selfishness, envy, and [...]