THINK LIKE A KEY MUSIC

Thirteen years later, Ex Norwegian's critically-acclaimed debut Standby gets the anniversary treatment it deserves—freshly remastered by Prof. Stoned and serving as a potent reminder of why this band's introduction to the underground rock scene was such a big deal. This was superior melodies meets adventurous arrangements in their purest form, the kind of album that made Powerpopaholic declare it "a terrific album that delivers" and had fans and critics alike wondering where this Miami Beach outfit had been hiding all their lives. Whether you're discovering it for the first time on its first-ever vinyl pressing or diving deep into the deluxe 2-CD set packed with 24 bonus tracks of demos and rough mixes, this anniversary edition proves that some debuts are worth celebrating—and that Roger Houdaille's songwriting wizardry was already fully formed from day one.