Like Lou Reed’s playing on “Sticking to you“, the Velvet Underground classic, Fingertoes challenge the listeners on just what type of playing is acceptable on an indie pop record.
Fortunately, they find the right mix of folksy ukulele, with dramatic strings and electro-drumming. You have to be a believer to truly enjoy this, but thankfully, this is a group with the pamphlets and speech ready to convert you.