Apple's Acre is a record full of dysfunctional, hushed love, laced withelegance and grace and without angst and regret. But the plain courage oftheir songs is the secret ingredient that's already turning heads and blowingminds all over the Northwest梐nd if you think about it, in pop music, courageis always at a premium. Fans of Yeasayer, Deerhoof, Danielson and wild mindedpop music should pay close attention.