After hearing my favorite morning DJ John Richards (KEXP) rave about The Purrs, I knew I wanted to do a review of their The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of. After a couple of listens, I have to say that The Purrs are much better drunk; me not them. Or maybe as I drink more and get closer to the end of the album the songs just get better. I think it's actually the latter and not just the wine talking/listening.

Looking at the all the song titles on this album you would guess lead singer, Jima, has had a nasty breakup recently. Opening track "She's Gone" establishes The Purrs' jangly guitar ways and also reveals Jima to not be the cleanest vocalist, but I have to admit that when done with honesty and sincerity, as is the case here, I love the less than pristine vocal style. Hinted at in the opener and even more clearly displayed on the title track and throughout the album are the band's desire to create a somewhat dreamier atmosphere and also their willingness to fully develop a song. It may take a while to get through The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of's 72 minutes, but after a couple of listens, it becomes clear why John Richards was willing to declare that The Purrs are "your new favorite band".