Blog: PopMatters

In the sure hands of Kiwi indie-poppers the Brunettes, Paper Dolls turn out to be quite sturdy. The Brunettes' last album, the Sub Pop release Structures and Cosmetics, was a wonderful set of charming indie pop songs. The slim disc made the most of its short playing time, trying out different feels, from twee-pop sunburst to moody minor-chord pining, and it all seemed to work. Each song felt spaced out, but still contained. Each moment created with perfection in the studio, but still with an organic sway to it. But the Kiwi...