2013 has seen the summer of electro–pop, and Spanish dance outfit Delorean offers a contribution in the form of its new album “Apar.” The band has Basque origins and a characteristic sound—a sunny, melodic optimism that drives the album forward with relentless cheer. Opening track “Spirit” layers synths and choral voices before progressing into an airy, if somewhat predictable, indie dance number. “You Know It’s Right” blends guitar with dreamy vocals that are electronic but not overproduced. The album lacks a standout anthem and all ten songs have the tendency to pass by with little variation in musicality, but that’s okay. Delorean offers a seamless listening experience, and “Apar” is a versatile album, one fit for a club on the Spanish coast or solitary reminiscence of warm summer evenings.
GRADE: B
99-CENT DOWNLOAD: “Spirit”
SOUNDS BEST WHEN: You’re trying to convince yourself summer isn’t over.
