Taking equal inspiration from classic pop/rock and the revivalist new wave movement of the early 2000s, Hobson's Choice formed in 2001 in Charlottesville, VA. Brian Spreng (drums), Matt Cook (bass), Andrew Leahey (vocals, guitar), and Jim Thomson (guitar, vocals) comprised the initial lineup, and a series of local shows and self-financed regional tours established Hobson's Choice as a hometown draw. Local keyboardist (and fellow University of Virginia student) Evan Smith joined in fall 2003, and the band temporarily decamped to Richmond, VA, to record their debut release. 3:10...