A brilliant fusion of and gonzo humor, 1994's is arguably 's finest moment. Building on 's more focused approach, the album proved for once and all that along with their twisted sense of humor and wide musical vocabulary, and are also impressive songwriters. Over the course of , explore virtually every permutation of , and , from the opening song 's rootsy to 's homage to 's shiny era. On the dreamy, -inspired the Afro-Caribbean of their funny, sexy tribute to '70s don't so much parody these styles as reinvent them. Indeed, 's surprisingly traditional 's spot-on foreshadow , respectively. Despite 's polish and prowess, prove they're still proudly politically incorrect with two of the creepiest songs about childhood ever recorded. revels in its questionable taste and 's laid-back is one of the album's subtler jokes. Old-school weirdness surfaces on (the shouting in the background was recorded from the trunk of 's car) and the crazed stomp of an epic, -inspired tale of murder and revenge, and a wry but stinging retort to an ex-girlfriend, show how good are at taking silly things seriously and serious things lightly. That's exactly what makes such a fun, exciting album. ~ Heather Phares