There are some flames that never die, including the musical friendship between Eyelids’ Chris Slusarenko and John Moen. These two are quick to finish each other’s sentences and jokes, not to mention songs. The duo put off starting their own band for years as they toured and recorded with acts like the Decemberists, Elliott Smith, and Guided by Voices. Luckily, the idea persisted, and eventually Eyelids was born. The band’s latest 7-inch is effervescent pop that harkens back to the foundations of the Portland sound with a fresh breath. It’s a preview of what’s to come, namely Eyelids’ second full-length—a first for Slusarenko, who has never recorded a second record with any of the many bands he’s started. Long overdue, but for anyone who caught their recent set at PDX Pop Now!, it’s far from stale. JENI WREN STOTTRUP