***“THIEVES LIKE US make music that my good pal Fred would put on his ‘80s Cop Soundtrack’ playlist—it’s heavily synthesized instrumental music, fading between driving motorik beats and ambient washes. It does a good job of receding in the background if you need it to, though it’s definitely motivating, whether you’re driving or working or just chillin’. This music makes you want to get up and do something. And, as a bonus for those of you who are just completely tired of vari-speed, ‘woozy’ synthesizer music, Thieves Like Us keep it on the straight and level the whole time.”—Melodic Expectation