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A very straight forward concept album here from the duo of Chris Ehrich and Joylene Dahlia (joined by bassist Adam Kivisaari and drummer Frank Corl). The bright bouncy opening of the title track contrasts with ironic lyrics from the ex-lover's POV. In fact given the depressing theme, there is not a single slow heart wrenching ballad to be found. The guitars and beat are well done and Joylene's vocals have a little Liz Phair meets Carole King quality. This comes through on the excellent mid-tempo "Roses" which is really an angry song played like a up-beat folkie freedom anthem. [...]