Gizmodgery was recorded using only toy instruments. Now we can conduct our serious record criticism like adults. After all, upon hearing Gizmodgery a few times, I've come to the conclusion that Self (aka Matt Mahaffey) could have ditched the schtick and recorded this, his fourth release, with a couple guitars, a few synthesizers, a drumkit and a decent sampler for all I care. Besides, now that we know what he was going for, we might as well realize that Mahaffey's only trying to distract you from the fact that not much else separates this record from the rest of the pack. There's nothing that screams 'unique' about this music. In fact, it could be pigeonholed into the mundane category of 'quirky pop,' or at best, into one of quirky pop's vague subdivisions.

And I defy you to listen to this record without being reminded of other artists. I know I couldn't.

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At the start of each new song, I'd add another artist to my mental Artists Self Has Been Influenced By list. You can see how that might serve as a distraction. He covers 'What a Fool Believes,' for Christ's sake, and without even bringing anything interesting to it. What's the point? Okay, one more thing, and then we can get to the good part of the record. Mahaffey's love of noise and clutter seems to act as an excuse for running low on decent ideas.

Clear examples lie in the intro to '5 Alive' and the entire following song, 'Chameleon.' In the case of the latter, Matt offers a booming drum loop and some distorted noises, along with a repetitive, nonsensical vocal line.

Installing Vmware Tools Standalone. The only break in the song is the bridge, which features a sample of some drunk guy yammering. Only melody-- or silence-- would have provided sufficient relief. Gizmodgery's strong point comes when Mahaffey starts actually having fun. The album's kickoff, 'I Am a Little Explosion,' is a perfect introduction; it's one of the strongest tracks, exuding the kind of childish, exuberant energy that one might expect from a toy-lover.