Dinowalrus
Best Behavior
Heist or Hit Records
This UK debut from Brooklyn-based trio Dinowalrus brings a distinct and welcome burst of summer in its wake. A pleasing amalgamation of indie, punk and pop, as a whole the album is a non-challenging proposition, and should be enjoyed as such.
Some of the more upbeat tracks, such as RICO and Burners, compel you to dance; others, including the aptly titled Riding Eazy, entrance with their lightheaded, 鈥渢rippy鈥 quality. None of it is music to think about, but if you鈥檙e looking for something that will wash over you, Best Behavior could be for you 鈥 there鈥檚 even a minute-long instrumental halfway through (Twenty Seven Club) that serves the same purpose as an interval in a play. Unwind and refresh.
A so-laid-back-it鈥檚-almost-horizontal lead vocal by Pete Feigenhaum adds to the relaxed effect, but it鈥檚 guitars and percussion that take centre-stage. With a commanding quality, these sometimes drown out Feigenhaum鈥檚 vocals but lend more than enough interest, making it easy to overlook lost lyrics along the way.
Grace Henderson