This album could use more of the harmonies that tempt on "Now a Friend," fewer of the tempo changes that mar "One Floor Below," and in general more of the almost-in-love, love-just-over, and wishing-love-would-enter-through-the-heating-ducts forlorn pet tricks that they've mastered. But Purple Blue is their best CD yet. Out of 15 songs, most are good and some are even silly. Listeners' hints: the best songs clock in at 2:15 or under, which is an odd achievement for droners; and "Sun Coming Up" is not a Nat Stuckey cover.

-- Renee Crist