I was very sceptical of this disc when I first heard it, mainly because it seemed to be following an electro-indie rock formula that seemed way to familiar. The first two songs gave every indication that this was the case, sounding something like Postal Service with Stephen Malkmus on vocals. I was happy to find that the last four tracks felt entirely different (more sincere?), and I was able to get into the songs more and even look past the vocals sounding so much like Pavement. There really is a lot to like about these songs. They work around simple chord progressions of acoustic or electric guitar, mandolin, and accordion; leaving out most of the extraneous electronics from the first two tracks. The lyrics and vocal delivery are personal, quirky, and laid back, and the male vocalist seems entirely natural talking about haircuts on "She Added Some Gel" (hands down my favorite track). The EP ends on a high note with the odd lo-fi dirge, "PCP Song", which shows this two piece headed into yet another direction.

Luckily for Mirakil Whip, the good outweighs the so-so on this EP. Maybe it's not the most original thing I've heard, but it does have its own unique quirks that make it worthwhile. 7/10 -- Charles Franklin (11 December, 2006)