On their fourth album, Arrangements, Preoccupations achieve the perfect synthesis of their self-described “labyrinthine post-punk” sound: atypical rhythms; modular structures; chilly, subterranean textures; Mike Wallace's dynamic, punctuating drumming; the same-brain interplay of guitars, keys, synths, and effects between Scott Munro and Daniel Christiansen; Matt Flegel's raspy, oft-resigned snarl; and a penchant for melody that is simultaneously confrontational and captivating, lead by Flegel's expressive, bass-as-lead-instrument playing style borrowed directly from Peter Hook of Joy Division, whose echo reverberates throughout the seven tracks on Arrangements. You can also hear traces of Wire, Sonic Youth, Bauhaus, and even early Police, whose influence is most evident on the album's second track, “Ricochet”.