In the worldview of Wooden Shjips, less is evidently more. Minimal in their number of chords, with their vocal utterances limited to some vaguely threatening murmurs, what the band are up to is best measured by the skill with which they lock into a primitive-sounding extended groove. It's a simple idea, made from the bare bones of rock'n'roll practice, but it's the same notion which has underpinned great groups as varied as the Cramps, Suicide and Neu! and these are all alternative music culture touchstones for what this San Franciscan group do. Unbelievably, and in a very small way, this makes them part of a scene. Along with the likes of Black Taj and Endless Boogie, Wooden Shjips are leading the thirtysomething, second job, drone rock revolution - and it's definitely worth being along for the ride.