I'll admit - I didn't love this album at first. But that's because the first half of this is the "Pavement" side, which consists of cocaine-fueled, overly-busy, panic-inducing electro-funk. It took some getting used. It's clear the band was growing into this sound, and wasn't entirely sure how this kind of music should sound. The mix is CRAZY, especially on "Fascist Groove Thang." The second side, "Penthouse" is more fun (and interesting) than the experimental funk of "Pavement." The band is clearly more comfortable with straight-forward electronic pop. "Geisha Boys" makes absolutely no sense, but the rest of the songs on the B side are excellent. I guess I'm more of a Penthouse guy. THREE STARS