Always the bridesmaid but never the bride in the United States, Sloan apparently hasn't lost hope of catching the bouquet outside its native Canada, where the band remains wildly popular. But you have to wonder if a modern-day foursome that trades on Beatlesque harmonies and comely hooks can make much of an impression in these grim times. "Pretty Together," Sloan's follow-up to the shiny '70s power pop of 1999's "Between the Bridges," is loaded with plenty of goosebump-raising vocals, all of which leap to the fore on the opener, "If It Feels Good Do It," an expression that best describes the vibe this group exudes. The Who is the other major influence here, evident on the shake and rattle of "In the Movies" or the supercharged riff-a-rama of "Pick It Up and Dial It." It's all ebullient and deliciously whipped, performed with a go-for-broke spirit. Maybe they've yet to spark the international frenzy currently buzzing around the ultra-hip Strokes, but after listening to "Pretty Together," you'll have to admit that Sloan has it pretty together.