So good, so good, so good. First off, the drummer does crazy stuff. Ninja stuff, but not so stealthy – he just is where he’s supposed to be and doesn’t take short cuts. Samurai? Either way, bad ass. The lead singer and guitarist has an angelic voice. Looks and sounds effortless, but he’s hitting those notes, man! Just fun to listen to, track after track. Lyrics are clever, too.

I’m also a firm believer that covers are a decent barometer for just how much a song has transcended genre. See what you think:

Okay, and one more great performance by UMO: