The Maynards — Break Out The Make Out

You know those groups who perfectly combine elements of some of your favourite bands to make one of the best records you've ever heard? The Maynards have crafted one of those CDs. The Nova Scotians are two parts Sleater-Kinney and one part Deadly Snakes, with elements of Stereo Total and Bikini Kill thrown in for good measure. Combine those sounds with some of the smartest songwriting from the east coast since Sloan were on Geffen, and you've got an instant classic on your hands. If the title track and "Robots In Love" aren't the biggest hits on CBC Radio 3 by the end of the year, I'll have to start a radio station and play them 20 times a day. Seek this out and buy it immediately.