Why Not? Mexican Summer While the record treads familiar

While the record treads familiar thematic ground

" which juxtaposes screeching electronics with dead silence

and two live songs never recorded otherwise

Does a higher level even exist

among others

Why Not? Mexican Summer While the record treads familiar19th album from indie DIY art rock legends, Half Japanese in Maryland. Led by Jad Fair, the band creates their unique blend of eccentricity, pop noise quirkiness, and insightful sarcasm for a meaningful escape from commercial music. Similar to Jonathan Richman, Jandek, Beat Happening, Pere Ubu, Daniel Johnston, Bongwater, "Why Not?" is fun, playful garage pop that may sound juvenile, but offers intellectual stimulation and auditory bliss for societal