Brooklyn 5-piece rock group, Miniboone, is about to release their self-titled debut album tomorrow. But you can currently stream the whole album over at Prefix. Which you should definitely do, because it’s very good. The group, who really caught my attention with their Hall and Oates-leaning “Baby, I Hope So“, offer a unique brand of power-pop. Their songs are silly and fun, their melodies are infectious, and their arrangements are in your face. The sound recalls classic-era Weezer, but the compositions cleverly pull from 70s punk, new wave, and blue-eyed soul as much as from modern indie rock. When opening track, “The Superposition of Human Affection,” opens with a series of crashing chords and a distorted drum fill, the vocals come in with a B-52s affection. And it’s these  kind of sonic juxtapositions that make Miniboone such an enjoyable listen.

It’s clear that they don’t take themselves very seriously, which is always a charming quality to have in a band. But they don’t let that humility turn to apathy. They may not take themselves seriously, but they do take their music seriously. So even if it’s all kind of silly and ridiculous, it’s expertly executed. The harmonies are intricate, the rhythms interesting and well thought out, and the pastiche of styles works to strength each idea rather than working against each other.

So if you’ve got some time today, head over to Prefix and listen to the album, and then be sure to buy it tomorrow.