Thylacine By: Scott Rich   Thylacine is defined as a wolf-like marsupial of Tasmania; more than likely extinct. As strange and unique as the title of the band, so is the creation of this self-titled disc. When I first put this thing in, I said," Oh great! What is this crap?" It started out slow and odd and literally caught me off guard. Right away, "BANG", it picked up, grabbed ahold of me, and kept me listening from start to finish!   As I was listening I was thinking to myself,"What do you call this style?" The band calls it a blend or hybrid of pop/rock melody and electronic ambience. O.K. I'll give them that but I'd like to go a step further. The effects and bluesy lead guitar work are nothing short of excellent. Rob Mercier has just done an outstanding job mixing and coloring the music on this disc. I've never heard anything like it before! As I stated earlier, his guitar work and keyboards are superb and what can I say about Susan Cruickshank's vocals? I'm reminded of Deborah Harry of Blondie, not by duplication of style, but rather similarity in intonation. I'd say I like Susan's voice much better.   My favorite song on this disc is # 8, "Pale Angel". This is a nicely done recording full to the brim with hooks. I'd give this one a 7. If you like to delve into interesting and alluring music, give this one a try and check it out. With music like this, Thylacine the band will not be extinct anytime soon. Release date was May 30th. Get it. For more info go to their website at www.thylacinemusic.com.