The female half of the Fiery Furnaces brings her deep affection for 1970's pop music to the Crocodile tonight. She'll also be bringing her affinity for questionable 1970's fashion and hairstyles, but that is another (denim-clad) matter. A blend of finely detailed personal anecdotes delivered in a matter-of-fact tone over strummed guitars, humming analog keyboards and snappy drumbeats. Friedberger's voice mirrors her girl-next-door appearance in that it is neither striking nor unpleasant. Her delivery often borders on stream-of-consciousness, an almost spontaneous flow of words that are spoken more than sung. Though the plainness of her voice is often masked by the experimental and boisterous clanging that is the Fiery Furnaces, her solo material treads a more traditional path. The strength of her 2011 release, Last Summer, lies in the playful and diverse arrangements. The simple tom + handclap rhythm section and harmonica solo in "Early Earthquake." The quirky keyboard tones on "Roosevelt Island." The swirling synth pads and stark lyrical details on "Owl's Head Park." This will definitely be a show for swaying rather than bouncing or dancing, but if you ever dreamed of seeing Carly Simon and just weren't born in the right decade, this might be the next best thing. Or if you have a girlfriend. Chicks dig Eleanor Friedberger.

At the Crocodile. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 (plus fees).