The Legal Matters

Lost At Sea

Big Stir Records

This nicely emotional, not melodramatic fusion of Smile and Pet Sounds era Beach Boys with a little bit of Wild Honey thrown in, is as light as a summer’s day, warm and friendly.

These songs are about romantic ups and downs, but never rote, soft-headed or, frankly, stupid. Songs like “Everybody Knows,” “Get The Message,” and “It Doesn't Matter” are smart, and fun.

That “Get The Message” and “Everybody Knows” also could be political adds to the smart fun. Even as the year is young, this is already one of the best albums I’ve heard, and a nice way to take a time out from everything bad happening in the world. It will also get you energized to fight for what’s good.

Andrea Weiss