On February 25, Vertical Scratchers (John Schmersal and Christian Beaulieu) released their debut album, “Daughter of Everything.”

Without looking at the band’s information, a first-time listener may jump to the conclusion that the album is a long-lost record courtesy of The Beach Boys or a similar group. To be honest, it still sounds like that after two months. Of course, The Beach Boys are iconic and deserve every bit of their fame, but this time around, the sound seems a bit worn. “Daughter of Everything” is mellow yet often fast-paced. Its falsettos sway, its rhythms never get too complicated and it provides the perfect opportunity to do that no-brainer dance move where you pinch your nose and wiggle your hand as though you’re swimming and waving at all the mermaids. Luckily for Schmersal and Beaulieu, the world will likely always find room for such antics.

ITunes calls the album a “succinct attack” with plenty of “hijinks and cheer.” It is certainly “succinct,” the longest song caps at 3 minutes 43 seconds, with 8 numbers under the 2 minute mark. “Attack” may be a stretch, but this first endeavor has started to grow on me, like a friendly addition to the extensive microflora that is my mental musical library. As for the second description, “Daughter of Everything” is a light-hearted, non-irritating way to spend 32 minutes without losing your love of “cheer” or “hijinks.”