The group's second album has tighter pop songs (though the chords are still a bit derivative of
Dino Jr.) and an edgier production sense reminiscent of
Pan sonic and other electronic experimenters underlying on tracks like "Day 7," "Another Planet" and "Chemicals." The fusion of bubbly electronics and ragged guitar-pop works better than expected, lifting
Shrink above a raft of other post-rock acts. ~ John Bush