459. Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks - pig lib

459.SMpiglib,
originally uploaded by jrd550.

This is a great record. The main and obvious difference between this album and the last is the addition of the Jicks to Stephen's line up. Suddenly Malkmus sounds like he is in a different band, not a solo artist extending a sound that he mastered so well in his last band. The Jicks simply rock heavily and the juxtaposition of SM's sly witty vocals and The Jicks 'serious' playing creates a brilliant sound. This edition came with a bonus disc containing five non lp tracks, also stellar. Pick it up.

9.5 out of 10