Not to jump the gun, but this one's already a contender for album of the year in my book. Nothing revolutionary, but just 10 really great songs by an unassuming band. Hints of all kinds of familiar sounds but completely impressive on its own merits - not just a band piecing together influences but taking them to another level.

Just take my word for it. I've been resorting to seasonal allusions a bit much, but this one's really well timed for the summer. Even the cover, with its inviting watercolor ocean scene, wants you to be out in the sun.

This smooth little number has been ALL up in my dome this week.