With the ambitious and fervent Return of the Frog Queen, the former Sunny Day Real Estate frontman plays everything from guitar and drums to harpsichord. Then he surrounds himself with a strings, woodwinds, and brass. Lyrically, he's elliptic; musically, he...more.

I have very enthusiastically called this CD one of the best CD's of the 1990's. Sure, I listen to a lot of classic rock and soundtrack music (odd combination, I know), and may not be the best expert here...more.

EDIT: I'm an idiot. I assumed this was a new-ish album (released circa 2002-2004) when I wrote this. I had absolutely no idea it was already 8 years old. *is quite embarassed* One of my favorite things in...more.