Although Liars’ monumentally brilliant Sisterworld was one of my top five favorite albums of 2010, I have to admit that at first I didn’t get it.

It’s always been that way with me and Liars. With Liars, I usually have to listen to a song at least three times before it grabs me. That was true with “Brats” from the stunning WIXIW album. The first time, it didn’t really do anything for me. The second listen… still nothing (I was reminded of Underworld, a band I never particularly cared for). After the third spin, the song drilled itself into my psyche like an earwig demanding to be fed with the CD on repeat for weeks at time. It’s always been that way with me and Liars.

“Brats” will be available on vinyl from October 15th. The new animated video for “Brats” is a striking motion-capture affair directed by Ian Cheng.