The first new song in a decade from Ben Gibbard's much-beloved synth-pop duo doesn't quite reach the heights of their 2003 bedroom-glitch-pop grail, Give Up. But the guy can still adjudicate post-hookup awkwardness over Depeche Modean tinkle like no one else.

“More Than a Feeling”

Boston mastermind Tom Scholz was as surprised by anyone when he sent his unsolicited demo to record labels and got back a positive response. Scholz said, “I couldn’t believe it. Nobody knew who we were, so I wouldn’t even say we were struggling. It was groveling.” Part of the credit for the interest must go to the anthemic rock number "More Than a Feeling." Inspired by the Left Banke's 1966 hit "Walk Away Renee," Scholz worked on the song for five years in his basement studio before it was released on this album.