Once again proving the dominant superiority of the Scottish Pop scene, Reindeer Section comfortably fill the space between Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai with their ridiculously titled debut. Though primarily the brainchild of Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, Y'all Get Scared sounds exactly how you'd expect it to sound (with guests from Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian, Arab Strap, Astrid, V-Twin and other bands) and this is NOT a bad thing. Imagine the gentleness of Belle & Sebastian, the songwriting of Snow Patrol, and the timing of Mogwai with a bit of Tindersticks vocal delivery, now you've got the picture. Fairly simple melodies give way to often complex arrangements and flourishes, creating something of an aural impressionist painting. It is absolutely amazing that such a great album was written in one day, and recorded, and mixed in just ten. With such a great record it is hard to pick favorites, but the wonderful "if there is I haven't found it yet," the almost dance-y "raindrop," and "nytol," (with vocals by Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat) come to mind. I'd definitely recommend this to fans of any of the bands involved, but also fans of pop music in general.

-Dan