It's appropriate that Barenaked Ladies [ tickets ] have titled their latest CD "Barenaked Ladies Are Me" as they seek to redefine themselves seven studio albums into their career.

On their sixth release, "Everything to Everyone," Barenaked Ladies hinted that they were taking a more mature approach, leaving behind the juvenile antics, silly banter and pop-culture references--in short, much of what comprised their earlier charm. "Barenaked Ladies Are Me" successfully builds on that new direction.

Rich in harmonies, "Barenaked Ladies Are Me" kicks off with the melancholy and sober "Adrift," which sets the tone for the rest of the 13-song release. Later, the bouncy, Steven Page-led "Sound of Your Voice" musically contradicts the sense of longing in the song's lyrics.

The humor and sprightly sound are not completely lost on "Barenaked Ladies Are Me." The Ed Robertson-fronted "Bank Job" tells the story of a bank heist gone wrong, complete with nuns. Although a break-up song, "Easy" is a rollicking pleasure with Brian May-like guitars and Queen-esque harmonies. "Bull in a China Shop" pokes fun at BNL's use of clichés.

Bassist Jim Creeggan and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn get their turn at vocals on the album as well. Creeggan serves up the fabulous "Peterborough and the Kawarthas," while Hearn sets up "Vanishing."