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Imagine if CBGB's jukebox had a love child with a time machine. That's Rome 56's Days Of Carefree Living for you!

Arthur Lamonica's back, baby! (As if he ever left.) This dozen-track treasure chest is about to make you question all your playlist choices. Recorded during lockdown, it turns out cabin fever sounds pretty darn good.

• Tight pop-rock that'll have you air-guitaring in public (no shame!)
• Folksy gems like "A Happy Man" and "It's Raining in Paris" (bring tissues, just in case)
• Retro rock vibes on "In This Place" (time travel not required)
• Blues-infused "As I Stroll Through The Night" (warning: may cause spontaneous finger-snapping)
• Features the dynamic duo of Arthur and Kathy Lamonica (relationship goals, anyone?)
• Proof that great songwriting is pandemic-proof

From CBGB's jukebox to your eager ears, Arthur Lamonica proves that some artists age like fine wine (or a perfectly distressed leather jacket). It's like The Shirts grew up... but kept their favorite t-shirt.

As BASH ON POP wisely said: "A strong '60s influence abounds, without ever sounding like it's from the '60s" (It's like time-travel for your ears, without the paradoxes!)

The only thing better than a carefree day is an album full of them!

Rome 56 is vintage yet new. It is yellow and weathered yet crisp and fresh. It combines an old and new feel - almost as if refurbished. I can see Hunter S Thompson sitting front row at one of these shows.

1. rome56.com