THE SHARP THINGS

Green Is Good

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After six years away, these Brooklyn pop experimentalists emerge from their laboratory flush with new music. This is the first installment of Dogs of Bushwick, a four-album set, and on the series’ title track, singer Perry Serpa describes his need to write songs. “There’s a radio station alive in my head,” he sings. “There’s a radio station that’s driving me mad.” At least the DJs have good taste. “Blame the Bankers” is a soulful protest song. “Here Comes the Maestro” is synth-tinged and danceable. The brassy “Flowers for My Girl” ought to be sung while picking daisies or pedaling a bicycle built for two. Best of all: “Back Down the Rabbit Hole,” the unexpectedly funky finale.