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Infomaniac is a fine honing of the melodic folk-pop Nightmare of You have been crafting since their 2004 inception. Obvious influences from the Decemberists to Elliott Smith to the Smiths linger, but Brandon Reilly fronts the group with his own charming sneer and emotion, and he seems to have gotten more confident with his delivery since the last outing. "Eustacia Vye" might feel like a Colin Meloy knockoff, but Reilly and company add enough sunny pomp that the song flits between sea shanty and cabaret genres. After a while, Reilly's twee and intentionally meek voice can tend to grate, but jaunty pianos and guitar counter-melodies consistently ground the affair in a warmth that almost seems out of place for a band from New York City. "Experimental Bed" is probably the album's highlight, with its jazzy Johnny Marr-like guitars adding subtle moodiness and depth. Nightmare of You throw enough curves into the mix here that they don't come across like indie poseurs, mixing up ballads and light rockers that are fine homages to their influences. ~ Tim DiGravina, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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