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 This album is a worthy evolution, an album in the making on the group’s musical idea: less brilliant and more popular, but incredibly balanced and polished.

 An excellent farewell, a compendium of what Grandaddy have been and could have become, which makes us even sadder.

This review frames Grandaddy's 'Just Like The Fambly Cat' as a worthy, balanced evolution and fitting farewell to the band. While often compared unfavorably to the masterpiece 'The Sophtware Slump,' this album stands on its own with polished indie rock, nostalgic references, and varied moods. It blends melancholy, psychedelia, and experimental influences, making it successful and rewarding for both longtime fans and newcomers. Discover Grandaddy's heartfelt final album—listen now to experience their polished indie farewell.