There is a problem with split CDs. The concept works if one of the bands has female vocals and the other does not, or even if the two vocalists of the same sex are different enough. However, this is not really the case with GoGoGoAirheart and 90 Day Men. On a compilation, you know that each song is (generally) by a different band, and on a split 7" you know the band has changed because you had to stand up to flip the record. A split EP is more difficult, because you aren't necessarily counting songs and thinking "okay, this is the fourth song, so the next is a new band" and you don't want to run over to your stereo and see which track is playing. In theory, a split CD sounds like a great idea -- but in the real world, for similar sounding bands like GoGoGoAirheart and 90 day Men it's not the best way to establish a distinct identity.

The 90 Day men are reminiscent of a myriad of bands. One minute you hear the influence of Satisfact; the next there are reflections of DC's now defunct Circus Lupus. The best of 90 Day Men's three songs is the last, "Methodist", which is almost like a dueling spoken-word session.

GoGoGoAirheart's singer fluctuates between sounding like the singing twin in Blonde Redhead and Ian from the Make-Up. Fellow San Diegoian and Tristeza member James Lavalle, plays the drums on 3 of the tracks. Both bands complement each other well, and would make a great touring package. However, in a completely audible format it is difficult to distinguish between the two.

With that said, make no mistake about it: just because 90 day Men and GoGoGoAirheart sound alike does not make this release any less enjoyable or valid. Both bands can boast of the ability to bring a 60s funk and soul sound completely unscathed into the 00s. You'll find all the things here that typically make indie records great: a guest appearance, a cool silk-screened cover and a band from Chicago. With all these elements at work on the disc, there is really no feasible reason not to like it.