Take some time out of your day and have a listen to Glass Candy's entrancing second LP, B/E/A/T/B/O/X. The duo of Ida No and Johnny Jewel produce some catchy electronica that will mesmerize you in no time. Ida No's distant mono-toned voice blends flawlessly over the pounding beats and catchy loops that make up the vast majority of B/E/A/T/B/O/X. ''Beatific'' , ''Candy Castle'', and ''Rolling Down the Hills'' are the standout tracks on the album, but I have to say that ''Rolling Down the Hills'' is the best. Ida No counts off ''1,2,3,4'' before the beat drops and the guitar picking kicks in. The result is a song that just flows extremely well, while managing to sound fresh throughout. You can check Glass Candy out on myspace, or on the excellent After Dark compliation from the label, Italians Do it Better (The Chromatics and Farah also appear on the mix, both of which are artists definietly worth seeking out). Apparently, Portland has more to offer than rose gardens, granola, and the Trail Blazer's Brandon Roy.
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