A brilliant fusion of the Beatles, Squeeze, Guided by Voices, and power pop influences both vintage and contemporary, Cotton Mather are one of those rare power pop groups who transcend their inspirations to create powerful and original music of their own. Formed in Austin, Texas in 1991, the original Cotton Mather (named after the famous Puritan preacher and author) lineup consisted of singer/guitarist Robert Harrison; his main foil, guitarist Whit Williams; bassist Matt Hovis; and drummer Greg Thibeaux, who doubled on guitar. This lineup recorded a demo, Crafty Flower Arrange...