After their joyous self-titled debut album, Veronica Falls return with a slightly modified second album, Waiting for Something to Happen. The guitars now integrate with greater precision, and the vocals blend with assurance. Like a harder-rocking Camera Obscura, Veronica Falls balance sweet, wispy pop and peppy retro-rock, all twee and free. The title track flows like a tune by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, with an extra Byrds-like jangle. "Tell Me" recalls the lithe '60s pop of The Free Design matched with the chug of early R.E.M. The ballad "Daniel" breaks on through like a basement demo seeing the light of day. For some, the inspired amateurism of Veronica Falls' debut might be missed. However, this isn't far removed. Roxanne Clifford's guileless lead vocals bring a sweet vulnerability to "If You Still Want Me," and being (vocally) chased by the guys in the band adds a playful tension. Most importantly, Waiting for Something to Happen shows that guitar pop is far from dead.