On the Eisenhower’s site they mention they are “a loose collection of people who sometimes make a noise with musical instruments.” Well, if lots of neat harmonies and catchy guitar riffs are noise, then bring it on. Raymond Weir, primary force for the band does a great job here. “Useless Love” is a low key rocker that remind me of a lost Dream Academy track. “Novelty Act” is a flat-out great song that evokes Crowded House with a great chorus, biting lyrics and amazing guitar. “… And Consequently” is another great track along the lines of Jellyfish. Both these tracks are awesome. Elsewhere the other songs on the album try hard to match it. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. When the electric guitar wasn’t in a song it tended to not be as distinct. “Jigsaw” is a song with a great hooks and melody worthy of inclusion. It recalls the best singles of The Rembrandts. “If Satellites Should Fall” has beautiful arrangements and flows along like a lazy river. “Constantiople” seems like an adult pop indulgence, not unlike a Finn Brothers solo tune. Little influences of Squeeze, Elvis Costello and XTC appear in places, so this will not dissapoint most power pop or AOR fans. Enjoy this one.