> But to me, two of these songs are mining other groups influence a
> little to close for comfort.
>
> "The Blues are Still Blue"--I hear T.Rex big time.
> "Song for Sunshine"--Sly and the Family Stone.

Yeah, but i think the former fits nicely with the lyrical concept, made me 
LOL when I 1st heard it...i would say the entire album is highly 
recommended. also check out the new Ambulance LTD EP - "New English" - very 
indie Britpop influenced - like the first EP/LP I suppose...now listening to 
Push Barman To Open Old Wounds...