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We Are Wyoming

The beauty of Petracovich's sophomore effort is its careless competence. Trading in both the hypnotic rhythms of trip-hop and Beatles-like swirls of songcraft, the record never sounds too studied or particularly mediocre (remarkable, given the group's love of repetition). Headed by deft indie pop auteur Jessica Peters, Petracovich instead construct serenely carried dreams that melt jazzy flair into what might otherwise be a mash of lap-pop nouveau and empty singer-songwriter musings. Looser and more thoughtful than 2004 debut Blue Cotton Skin, Wyoming is the sound of Petracovich growing bold.