'Gimme' summer

Skipping back onto the scene, Peter Bjorn and John have released their third album, “Gimme Some,” and it throbs with energy.

Laden with toe-tapping rhythm and peppy vocals, these three guys have crafted an album easily employed for spring and summer playlists. The cowbell-driven beat of “Second Chance” with its catchy “ooh-ing” basically nominates it for the most memorable song on the record.

“Breaker, Breaker” shreds along at breakneck speed threaded by friendly vocals. This album oozes cordiality. However, it is this saccharine sweetness that makes its 37-minute span almost annoying by the end.

Listeners seeking a mild-mannered record will be enamored with this one’s accessibility. On the other hand, for those searching for depth, this album could be good for just one listen.