Perhaps it's no surprise that I had to stop the disc and come back to it with a clearer mind. The Grayson Wray Project isn't really like any other band on the scene right now. Frankly, it took me a little time to acclimate to a band that melds power pop (a la Lush) with artsy sounds similar to Jethro Tull. Not only that, but the more you listen to the album, the more you realize that it's virtually impossible to classify this band.

Imaginary Episodes is an album of complex tunes. Perhaps no song is more complex than "The Silver Cord of Avalon," which sounds like what might have happened if Rush and Morphine had recorded a song together. The band members are all right on with their sounds and it seems like each one brings a unique twist to the overall sound.