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The full-length album debut from Lakeland indie rock quartet Mouse Fire, Wooden Teeth, has made a believer out of me. This album is an intelligent and thoughtful attempt to add substance to an otherwise uninspired string of indie-rock/pop releases over the last couple of years throughout the genre. Masterfully produced, the sound and theme are coherent and reminiscent of the last Dismemberment Plan album (Change) as well as recent offerings from Spoon and Maritime. The smooth vocals are highlighted, by guitar riffs that are darker than I originally recalled this band being. Wooden Teeth is the type of accomplishment that should garner this band more national attention, because it is that good. That being said, there is still room for improvement, and with their youth and talent central Florida music fans should be excited about having the chance to watch these guys grow and evolve before our eyes.