On Splitsville (Columbia), this debut has the super-tight trio drawing from all over the map -- from Cheap Trick to the Replacements to a revved-up Squeeze. The jumpy and harmonic power-pop tunes are anchored by a bottom-heavy bass. But it's Damon Hennessey's seductively plaintive guitar that gives Mother its subtle kick. B


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