Semisonic

Sometimes simplistic, often predictable, shamelessly mining the Beatles, Semisonic are your
standard power-pop band. That's not to say that the Minneapolis trio's second album is pure
candy. Feeling Strangely Fine lacks the wide-eyed, immediate appeal of 1996's Great
Divide, but it's full of insistent melodies and great big guitar hooks. The band's relaxed
moments – especially the beautifully sparse "Gone to the Movies" – break up any... More >