If the objective of Calliope is to approach each of its albums from slightly different angles, it reaches that goal with flying colors on its fourth record - arguably its best.

Instead of basing a majority of its songs on samples that flood some of its earlier records, the band takes more of a stripped-down route and throws in samples only occasionally.

The result is a beautiful collection of relaxing tunes that bring to mind artists such as Beck (ala “Mutations”), Bedhead, The For Carnation or Pink Floyd.

What makes this band so fantastic isn’t the complex instrumental performance, it’s the mood and the song writing. A lot of artists put together one or two songs that stand out, and weakly construct a few more to make an album.

It doesn’t completely abandon the influence of earlier albums such as 1996’s “I Can See You With My Eyes Closed.” Spacey effects draw the base for songs such as “Newscast” and it’s hard to ignore the Sonic Youth influence on “Sassafras.”

This disc never gets boring, and is produced well from the opening notes of “Detroit Girl” to the mysterious concluding number “Take My Body Home.” “Love is Gonna Get You” is so good it will bring tears to your eyes.

The drums are purposely recorded somewhat muffled, and each ting of the ride cymbal and high-hat are extra detailed.

A few extra treats await after the normal track listing as well.

Buy this record and listen to it over and over again. And if you can find it, buy it on vinyl.