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Whether Son Volt is rocking out with keyboard solos in “Down to the Wire” or gracefully questioning the idea of freedom with the Tarkio-esque “Dynamite,” Farrar’s voice almost croons out his lyrics, sounding like 21st century Eddie Vedder. The most noticeable characteristic of the songs in general is their expression of nostalgia and loss for something long gone or maybe even something that never existed. They indeed paint a picture of dust and ruins and leave the listener with a feeling of isolation but not of despair.

The Mary Onettes, during their first major U.S. tour and behind the strength of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, brought their 80s new wave/romantic alternative pop-rock sound to The Pop Machine studio.