Digging up 'Fossils'

Speaking of “Fossils,” didn’t The Strokes do this nearly a decade ago? Beach Fossils’ self-titled album is essentially what “This Is It” would sound like if it were recorded on a beach.

With a name like Beach Fossils, you can almost tell what the band will sound like without listening to it: simple percussion beats, surfy guitar riffs and reverberated vocals. Nearly all of the songs would fit any sunny surf or skate video. The album isn’t necessarily bad; however, it does often sound like the same song has dragged on too long.

“Beach Fossils” is the project of Dustin Payseur, who plays all the instruments featured on the album. While Payseur definitely gets points for musical capabilities, there isn’t much to be said for creativity. Songs like “The Horse” and “Golden Age” are the standout tracks. No, wait — “Twelve Roses” and “Youth” are. No, actually, “Daydream” and — well, you get the picture.