Over the past 20 years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock. Theyve constantly offered new sonic surprises with every album, and Continue as a Guest is their greatest leap to date. The groups ninth album and first for Merge establishes them alongside modern luminaries like Yo La Tengo and Superchunk when it comes to their ability to evolve while still retaining what made them so special in the first place. A dazzling and intriguing collectio...