(Independent, Feb. 26, 2008)

What can I say about the latest release from The Superfantastics that hasn’t already been said by stalwarts like Hero Hill and i (heart) music? To be honest, not much. Thankfully for the band, that’s a good thing, as it seems everyone is enjoying Choose Your Destination. Of course, that really isn’t a difficult task, given that this is a great little EP that will only serve to further endear this Halifax duo into your music-lovin’ hearts.

A nice bit of organic growth, Choose Your Destination is a subtle step forward that keeps the band on the tuneful course set by their 2007 debut, Pop-up Book (previously mentioned as one of my favourite unsung albums of 2007), and firmly roots The Superfantastics in endearing and melodic indie-pop. These guys just have an uncanny gift for hooks. In fact, I’ll be damned if stellar lead track, “Turn on Me,” isn’t the most infectious 3 minutes I’ve heard in a while. Of course, this EP wouldn’t be receiving all the high praise if the subsequent 4 songs didn’t follow suit. Suffice to say that things don’t let up until the raucous and spirited conclusion to “Astronaut”.

Add to that the fact that the 7″ comes with 3-d glasses (which I’m told they’ll also be mailing out to those who purchase the digital version available through Zunior on Feb. 26) and you’ve got an endearing and spirited release that I dare you not to like.

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Check out a few tracks from Choose Your Destination below:

The Superfantastics - Turn On Me

The Superfantastics - Rites of Spring

Hear more at The Superfantastic’s Myspace Page and check them out as part of Canadian Music Week at the Cameron House on Mar. 6.