Chester County (PA) quartet Log Flume make a splash with Splash Hit!, their debut album that’s way easier to love than it is to Google. Speaking of which, did you know the first modern log flume ride, El Aserradero, opened at Six Flags Over Texas in 1963?

Back to the music! Log Flume blend breezy ’90s power pop with contemporary indie punk in a way that’s bound to melt the hearts of power-pop fans and give geek rockers a confidence boost worldwide. Their sound is polished but packs a punch, with palm-muted guitars trading off with huge, anthemic riffs. The hooks are impossible to escape, and the vocal harmonies will make you want to join in, even if you, like me, are tone-deaf.

Hit play on OMIT and you’ll stumble upon a rockin’ guitar pop anthem that feels timeless. This gem lands early on the album, right where the band fully hits its stride. It’s preceded by the alt-pop standout At Your Leisure, and after it comes another highlight in Wilted Dream.

By the end of the record, even though theme parks aren’t my thing, I’ve become a full-fledged Log Flume fan. A second listen reveals all the nuances — like how opener Angel’s Flight nails the Bandwagonesque-era Teenage Fanclub sound, or how DB Cooper is a punky power-pop delight. The 90-second Rom Pom Pom builds tension for a full minute before delivering its cathartic payoff, and Elevator Up wraps up Splash Hit! with an explosive finish.

Fun band, killer debut! Available now onTape at Dummest Records.

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