The opening track, "Pretty Babies," leads with an infectious bass riff with urgent vocals by J.R. Richards. "Counting Blue Cars" includes the catchy chorus "Tell me all your thoughts on God/I'd really like to meet her." "Give" opens with Carpenter-esque keyboards and Richards swooning "I want to remain a child with you forever." In their heavier moments, Dishwalla may trigger comparisons to Pearl Jam or Soundgarden, but after several listens the band stand alone.

-- Amy Steele