They may be unknown beyond the 401, but The Hidden Cameras already seem to be the biggest band in Toronto -- in more ways than one.

Led by singer-songwriter-strummer Joel Gibb, this self-described "gay folk church music" ensemble has 14 members. Not surprisingly, the sound of their second album The Smell of Our Own is also pretty huge -- somewhere between the earnest twee-pop of Belle and Sebastian and the arch orch-pop of Elephant 6, but piled high with lush, pillowy string lines, tympani and the occasional pipe organ.

Speaking of organs, there's Gibb's gorgeously profane lyrics. Thanks to his earnest, poppy delivery, they swoop below the radar until you listen up and realize sunshine-filled, melodically rich gems like Golden Streams, Shame and The Man That I Am With My Man are about ... well, we'll let you find out for yourselves.

While you do, Gibb and the Cameras will be getting ready for their closeup.

Track Listing
1. Golden Streams
2. Bon Marriage
3. A Miracle
4. The Animals Of Prey
5. Smells Like Happiness
6. Day Is Dawning
7. Boys Of Melody
8. Shame
9. Breathe On It
10. The Man That I Am With My Man