They're really a family. But as opposed to the Partridges, they like their music dark and spooky, with some praise for Jesus buried in the mix occasionally. They're the result of a crossbreeding between members of the Addams and Flanders families: the Anti-Hanson.

The Danielsons, probably like your own family, are at once good company and annoying as hell, depending on your mood. The songs will wind around your brain for a while before you can decide whether or not you like them. You might ultimately discover that their extreme "differentness" is just plain boring. But if you give it enough time, you'll find that some songs -- especially the creepy "Smooth Death" -- will grow on you like a foot fungus no salve could ever kill. (Hey, it's produced by indie rock wiz Kramer, too!)

-Ryan Schreiber