Xiu Xiu's first full-length on Polyvinyl, ALWAYS transforms avant pop elements from an undertone into a bright black focal point. Produced by Deerhoof's Greg Saunier and mixed by John Congleton the album is positively vibrant. Hi, Joey's Song, Beauty Towne, Honey-Suckle, I Luv Abortion, The Oldness, Chimney's Afire (Mickensian Suicide), Gul Mudin, Born to Suffer, Factory Girl, Smear the Queen, Black Drum Machine
