We really find it somewhat amusing that Figdish, a band known for short, punchy, pop songs, would eventually spawn NESS, a band unafraid of either over-the-top bombast or 25-minute songs. One listen to the new NESS disc, You Can't Afford To Feel, and the progression no longer seems so unlikely. Bandleader Rick Ness still manages to write super-catchy pop songs, the only difference is that he is fearless about letting them develop at their own pace to take on whatever final form suits the core of the tune best. more ›