Although Walri has been around since late 2006, this stunning debut album makes the Rochester quartet's entrance onto the local scene official in a big way. Quirky like its musical cousin Peachy Nietzsches, Walri (the plural of "walrus") restrains its sense of humor enough to let its bountiful musical fluency take center stage. Psychedelic rock, overt nods to the Beatles and Beach Boys, shades of bossa nova, and dense, jazzy chord changes all get executed with smooth precision for a distinct sound the band calls "love rock." But you might be too busy with all the hooks to notice. After the band's strong showing at the release show for this album, you can't help but wish for a beefier mix. But the songs themselves, not to mention thoroughly satisfying production touches like the ghost keyboard ending of "Lady D," certainly shine and leave no question about Walri's skills.