The Pains' second album, 'Belong'

For their sophomore album "Belong" (Slumberland), Brooklyn's The Pains of Being Pure at Heart move the sweet guy-and-gal harmonies of Kip Berman and Peggy Wang and their twee sensibilities forward to the indie-pop explosion of the '90s, delightfully crossing Belle & Sebastian with Smashing Pumpkins. They add some bouncy synths to that mix for the irresistible single "Heart in Your Heartbreak" and a bit of New Order drumming to "The Body." But at their purest, The Pains are still building a tribute to the psycho-candy noise-pop of The Jesus and Mary Chain -- quite a noble pursuit.

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart<

"Belong"

THE GRADE B+

BOTTOM LINE Sweet, sweet '90s nostalgia