Sleeping in the Aviary "No Socks" (6.5 MB) from Oh, This Old Thing? King Club Madison, WI March 30, 2007 PODCAST EXCLUSIVE!

At about 75 seconds long, this song is shorter than the average SitA tune, but not by much. Unlike the short bursts of melody played by big-time pop-punk bands, which usually come out to three minutes or so, these guys really do play short bursts. Following the recent release of their new album, they've been touring a lot, and this was something of a rare Madison appearance for them. I wonder, then, if they're on the verge of breaking through with these near-fragments. Their live shows get deservedly great press, and maybe in the modern age that's enough to overcome a songwriting style that's no good for radio.