***At a time when it seems that most rock n roll bands bury their vocals under a mountain of reverb, with the lyrics mostly unintelligible, and the voice treated as just another instrument, SPIKE AND THE SWEET SPOTS stand as a powerful counterpoint. They are a band for whom good songwriting and good lyrics are at the forefront. Above everything, SPENCER "SPIKE" JOHNSON (THE YOLKS) is a songwriter—a man who idolizes such lyrical heavyweights as Bob Dylan, Daniel Johnston, Lou Reed, or more recently The Dutchess and the Duke, Home Blitz, or Juan Wuaters. And with role models like those, you can rest assured that you will never hear a Sweet Spots song with cliché or rehashed lyrics. And, indeed, on their debut album Strange Breed every song is thoughtful, heartfelt, clever, and well executed. Limited edition of 200 copies on black vinyl.