Album Review: The Zebras - Siesta

The Zebras' third album has them striving for clean, sharp production. An alteration in emphasis to a punchier synth sound to accompany their surf-rock roots has resulted in a mature-yet-laidback indie classic. Chase and lead single Try, though familiar, take unpredictable turns. The highlight, Another Copy, is a culmination of all their best assets; bassist Edwina Ewins' vocals are propped up by a wailing guitar line in a chorus you never want to end. Though the grunge of their earlier work has been filtered out, clever songwriting gives this polished work plenty to sink your teeth into.