First off: Don't let the Viking scare you, he only wants to shake your hand. However, maybe you should be slightly afraid of the contents embedded on the disc lurking beneath our Nordic friend. See, Casually Smashed To Pieces isn't your typical "album." No, Kent, Ohio's Six Parts Seven haven't so much redefined their sound as they've transcended it here, bringing in new sonic elements, textures and feelings to weave a tapestry as sprawling as the Himalayas. In other words, forget what you think the disc sounds like - because, chances are, you're wrong. While the latest disc formidably features trumpet and clarinet, fans will also recognize it as a return to form to the band's early days as a duo in many ways.