The rap on Portland, now LA's Chromatics is they are unpredictable. After the success of their 2012 opus Kill For Love, the promise of a follow up, titled Dear Tommy, has been floated since it's original release date came and went in 2014. Five years later, it's promised that it's still coming, and if this surprise album is any indication, Dear Tommy could be even better that Kill For Love. My hunch with this album is they simply had so many good songs - which didn't make the cut for Dear Tommy, they decide to compile them into a separate album to satisfy the growing impatience of the fans. Not that this feels like a B-sides collection - it just doesn't feel like the sort of focused "concept album" the band is known for. Perhaps that's why this is so refreshing, as it's less of a weighty listen. It's nothing more than a collection of fantastic songs that come from the dark urban noir territory the band, and the label have known to live in for more than a decade now. Check out the video here; if you're unfamiliar with the word of Chromatics, it's an excellent introduction in what to expect from this unique and disciplined band.