Voda’s been described “Joy Division covering Weezer songs.” Echoes of Manchester’s finest are evident in the rhythm section of Cory Cocomazzi and Matt Farrow, melodic bass lines in lockstep with relentless, precise drumming. Married to this are Andrew Pastor’s deadpan vocal delivery and churning rhythm guitar, both of which echo Paul Westerberg. Cutting through the mix are Jeff Racine’s icy, angular, lead lines. With defiant lyrics that belie the underlying pop arrangements–melodic, rough and...