High In Place

On Calling Out, EZTV seemed to have mastered timeless, effortless guitar pop. Their poignant melodies and tumbling riffs were so perfect that it was hard to believe they could be improved upon -- and on High in Place, they're a tough act to follow. More often, though, EZTV is so laid-back that they might as well be lying down (and on "Hammock," they sing the praises of doing just that). Ultimately, it's easy to appreciate the gentle drift of High in Place's riffs, melodies, and harmonies, but it's hard to do much more than that.