By now, early-’80s revivals are beginning to sound very early-2000s, which is when this sextet (pronounced “Chik Chik Chik”) first broke out of California with its jittery and aggressive “punk disco,” as it was often called. Luckily, album five is both lighter and tighter than purported classics such as the 2003 EP, “Me and Me and Giuliani Down by the School Yard (A True Story).” Much credit goes to Spoon’s ace drummer Jim Eno, who produced seven of the disc’s nine tracks. He not only aerated the mix, but also reportedly pushed the band toward cooler key changes and more varied hooks. Full story for BostonGlobe.com subscribers.