The sophomore studio album by indie pop outfit Tennis gives off the same vibe of the band’s first record, “Cape Dory,” with similar guitar strumming and vocalist Alaina Moore’s elegant lullaby voice fronting the upbeat sound. Neither guitarist Patrick Riley nor Moore, his wife and musical partner, show much change in their performance style. Moore’s voice, while still graceful, rests on the same patterns it did in “Cape Dory.” But the influence of the album’s producer, The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney, shines through in the distinctive drum beats, organ-like keyboard elements and distorted guitars, which pop up throughout the course of the album. Ultimately, it’s slightly more rock ‘n’ roll than the band’s last effort. A great Valentine’s Day release, “Young & Old” is a feel-good, happy-go-lucky LP.
Grade: B