It came out of the gate as a young band that was able to approximate the sounds of Seattle. Now, Seven Mary Three want to convince us that they've been experienced. The clunky verse of their hit single, "Cumbersome," still lingers, but, musically, they're trying to locate an intense rock vibe that says, "Been there, done that."

The organ that underpins RockCrown's opening cut, "Lucky," swells as...