This album is what you'd get if you asked some hypothetical supercomputer to create the most perfect indie-emo record. It is basically flawless, but at the same time it does feel maybe a bit too smooth and perhaps a little inorganic.

this is the best full lenght that the guys ahve released. nines and sixes just blew in my opinion. this one was refreashing to get and gave me confidence that these guys can write good lasting music. slow song, she runs the ride, nothing to write, brake lites on, are the best songs.

Mock Orange exemplifies everything that is wrong with the independent scene. Now, don't misunderstand me: there is nothing wrong with the band itself. In fact, I am falling head over heels in love with their sweet blend of Braid, Jimmy Eat World and American Football. The problem lies in their label -- Lobster Records. Now, be honest, how many people have heard of this label? I see maybe a few hands. I'm not badmouthing the label, either. The problem today is that too many really good bands put their albums out on obscure indie labels with little to no distribution, and in turn, very few people will hear the band. Essentially the market is becoming flooded. If this band could get on Polyvinyl, or Doghouse, or Big Wheel Recreation, they could be absolutely huge. This album just will not get out of my head to save it's life. From the opener, "Brake Lights On," with it's stop/start drums and crazy guitar licks, to "In Even Time," which will have you wanting to play air guitar for 3 minutes straight, to "Nothing To Write," which sounds like a Braid outtake [but it is much better than Hey Mercedes], Mock Orange rocks hard. My only wish for this band is that they get incredibly popular, at least on the independent scene. Music this talented deserves to be heard. Good luck, boys!

I just read that this CD was one of Papa Roach's favorite cd's of the year, so now everyone has to buy. It is a great CD though so buy it now. Other bands on their list were Snapcase, Drowning Man and At The Drive-In. www.ubl.com.

I can immediately tell that this album was produced by Mark Trombino who also produced No Knife's albums. There is a definate similarity. Vocally it is a mix between the vocals of Chris Broach and Bob Nanna (both x-Braid). So if you miss Braid and like bands like the Get Up Kids, No Knife, and Jimmy Eat World--this cd is right along those lines.