Did Tom and Ed ever lose it? I’d wager that Andrew Unterberger would say no. I would say pretty vehemently yes. Either way, it doesn’t deny that this is probably the best production they’ve done in at least two years. The key, of course, is the source material. The Chemicals have been looking for a suitable female voice to use since Beth Orton went off on her own after the second album. Check it. You won’t be disappointed.