Animal Prufrock: Congratulations; Thank You + I’m Sorry

Indie rock genderbender Animal Prufrock is equal parts trance, dance, and Esquivel. The Ani DiFranco-produced Congratulations wins points for tackling queer-centric subject matter but lacks the feral intelligence of say, L7, or the bubbly musicianship of Uh-huh Her. Occasional flashes of cute musicality isn’t enough to get this garage band on the road, much less out of the driveway. Righteous Babe Records (righteousbabe.com). —Review: Steven Foster