The project of Ruban Nielson, former Mint Chicks guitarist, Unknown Mortal Orchestra has quickly attracted plenty of positive critical attention for both their live performances and recorded material. The self-titled debut perfectly captures the varied influences of the band, traversing psychedelic soul and garage punk, with a lo-fi hip hop aesthetic running through the rhythmic section of the record. The band succeeds in creating a satisfying, unique synthesis; a cohesive collage of past musical forms that presents an intriguing vision of the future.