On Book of Bad Breaks, the full-length follow-up to 2005's well loved More Deep Cuts LP, San Franciscos Thee MoreShallows sharpen the edges of their brooding mid tempo orchestral indie rock. Last time, the blessing of a new studiocame with a curse: unlimited time and unlimited tracks to record on, causing them to work and rework songs, more likenovelists than musicians.This time, TMS set out with the mantra of first thought/best thought. And in a studio full ofinstruments, they chose to limit their palette, beginning the records construction with little more than a $50 Casio keyboard,Dees acoustic guitar, and Chavo and Jasons drums.