I can’t put my finger on exactly what has made this quirky album get played over and over again this past week. It sounds like an adventure through a brightly coloured alternate universe where things are strange (but benign). I guess I’m especially drawn to the pounding-heartbeat, thundering drums on each track. The silly lyrics and catchy chant on “Mosquito” are great, too ( “Oh, oh mosquito, stay here with me / because you carry the blood of my love”). These 12 songs are lighthearted and fun, with falsettos, synth-zigzagging, and swaying choruses, yet still managing to carry sincere messages. Never has garage rock sounded so theatrical, unfussy, and fun, while being wonderfully arranged. All in all, a great mood booster and soundtrack to fun times. You’ll be surprised at how quickly Eponymous makes it to your most played list. (Asthmatic Kitty Records, asthmatickitty.com) Adrienne Yeung