Cheap Time - Exit Smiles [CD]

2013 release, the fourth studio album from Nashville, Tennessee's Punk warlords. Produced once again by band leader/singer/guitarist Jeffrey Novak at his home studio, Exit Smiles builds off the sound of 2012's Wallpaper Music, employing sharper production and more expansive songwriting. Taking everything up a notch is new bassist Jessica McFarland (vocalist of Heavy Cream), whose voice is the perfect counterpoint to Novak's Bailey/Devoto Punk snarl. McFarland's tight bass playing fits right in the pocket between Novak's overblown guitar chords and drummer Ryan Sweeney's endless, Moon-y drum fills.