On Mon, 12 Jan 2004, Jim Cox wrote:

> Top album on my list that isn't on many other lists but that I think you all
> should hear:
>
> 1. The Long Winters: When I Pretend to Fall
>
> I love this record. It's not really power pop, but it is some smart and
> often beautiful indie pop. Killer harmonies, hooks, and lyrics. I'm not sure
> whether the absence of this record from so many audities lists is because
> people heard it and didn't care for it or didn't hear it. Just in case it's
> the latter, consider this as my attempt to evangelize. And go see them play
> if they come to town.

AMEN. This was high on my list. "Shapes" is one of the prettiest and
catchiest songs of the year, and possibly of all time.

-A