Desert Center CD

From the moment you hit play on Guantanamo Baywatch's "Desert Center," it feels like riding a skateboard down a sunbaked street in a town that never reads the weather report. With its laid-back, yet sharp-edged riffs, this CD is like that friend who always knows how to crack a joke at the right time, keeping the mood light even while wading through deeper waters like on tracks "Conquistador" and "Blame Myself." It's a funky ride through the indie rock landscape, where every track feels like a postcard from a place you'd want to visit but probably wouldn't dare to live in.