The 1900s' dazzling full-length debut is an assured, artfully constructed statement that has all the elements of the best indie pop and none of its flaws. At times melancholic and haunting, at others breezy and full of sunshine, the songs on COLD & KIND are hook-filled and immediately accessible, yet stand up to multiple listens. Their resilience is due in large part to the elaborate, elegant arrangements (the 1900s clearly owe a debt to the orchestral pop acts of the '60s), and the beautiful work of the band's vocalists (which features interplay between Edward Anderson, Caroline Donovan, and Jeanine O'Toole). A gem of an album, COLD & KIND should not be overlooked by fans of modern indie pop, or anyone looking for a fresh, beautifully made music.