The Worst You Can Do Is Harm

John Roderick packs an incredible amount of wit and weary observation into these tracks, turning mundane struggles into anthems of suburban malaise. It is the kind of record where every lyric feels like a secret being whispered between friends over a long, late-night drive.

Released during the mid-2000s indie rock boom, the production balances sharp, jangly guitars with a raw, earnest energy that defined the era. The Control Group captured a specific brand of Pacific Northwest songwriting here that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.