by James ChrispellOut of the ashes of a group called Trip Shakespeare comes Semisonic, three guys who share a heavy melodic sense. Combining traditional rock instruments with ambient noise and electronic wizardry, they concoct an appealing sound anchored deep in rock and roll. If I Run is a gorgeous tune while FNT (which stands for Fascinating New Thing) has hooks galore. A must for any serious fan of rock & roll with a twist.