Kombinator starts with a typically Canadian approach to mellow, melodic, mid-tempo pop, adds a nicely stratchy recording technique and few twangy, rustic touches, and then runs through some appealingly written songs -- the result is entirely pleasant, achieving a clear, friendly, and unironic tone that can be greatly appreciated. It's not the sort of album that will be flying off of record store shelves and getting listeners' attention, but it accomplishes its goals solidly enough to deserve a good deal of credit.