Sliding a Sam Roberts CD into your stereo system is a satisfying experience. It feels familiar, and yet unique. His sturdy indie-rock feels comfortable, even when the lyrics are somewhat unsettling.
THERE'S MORE THAN a hint of psychedelia on "Chemical City," the second full-length album from the Sam Roberts Band. "We are the people of the sky," Roberts croons on "Mind Flood," and soon after, a ...