Seattle's adorable Trenchcoats have returned, with a new name (sort of) - The Coats - and sound - accompanied (mostly). This quartet won the Harmony Sweeps in 1994, the affection of many fans, and have released four CD's. This 1999 recording has nearly all original material, written by Coats' tenor Jamie Dieveney and producer Bill Gibson; it's harmony-driven pop. Two practically a cappella cuts (a smidgen of percussion is the only augmentation), "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Little By Little," are highlights; the latter tune will be instantly recognizable as the Trenchcoats' autograph, a contemporary blend that contains elements of '50's doo-wop and classic rock (Beatles and Jackson 5). It's the vocal attack that really connects and leaves an impression.

Listen to Little By Little in RealAudio.