I guess I should mention at the start that this band is not a trio, and none of them is named "Bud Collins." It's a band name rather than a description. Perhaps that's what the title of the set refers to as there is "no such thing" as the Bud Collins Trio as one might expect.  These guys produce a brand of sound that is rooted in classic elements, but made modern and unique via the delivery. I'd think of them as progressive pop really. They have a lot of dreamy psychedelic texture here. There are elements of the Beatles all over this, but the closest comparison would probably be to the 70s band Klaatu. That said, this has a modern and unique twist on that vibe. This really doesn't sound like anything but itself in terms of the big picture. It just draws from familiar territory in the process. I've landed this under progressive rock because it's not far removed from a lot of modern prog that lands in the dream pop direction. It also fits under prog because it really does progress the music.

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