On its MySpace, Darla Farmer describes itself as spewing "musical venom." Sadly, the band doesn’t seem to realize that people don't always want to listen to something poisonous. As it stands, the record's still a good time, but it leaves you a little confused.

Kerry Skemp gives the low-down on this mixed-up but still rocking new release.

• Read the review of Darla Farmer Rewiring the Electric Forest.

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