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Album Review: The Zebras - Siesta

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Though the grunge of their earlier work has been filtered out, clever songwriting gives this polished work plenty to sink your teeth into.

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.