It's difficult to discuss California's underground garage rock hero Ty Segall's music without reference to his prolific rate of output. This may be the seventh studio album in six years released under his own name, but he's recorded and produced over 17 more in other guises. And even that doesn't count the numerous singles and EPs he's worked on with other bands. So it's notable that Ty spent the better part of a year on this record, taking his time to produce what may be his strongest album to date. The song structures are playful but focused, and the instrumental arrangements more diverse. As ever though, Ty's signature frenzied guitar melodies and fuzzed out psych rock textures remain a powerful sonic force on this record.
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