While the High Dials are often classified as a latter-day neo-psychedelic or mod band, that’s way too neat-and-simple and ultimately inadequate (if not flat wrong by the end of the ‘00s). There’s certainly an air of throwback about the Montreal foursome who bask in shimmering strings arrangements cut with a Village Green Preservation Society lilt; however, their sparse and melancholy, yet buoyant power pop has more in common with fellow Canadian indie rockers like Thrush Hermit and Treble Charger.