If the Beach Boys and The Strokes could somehow manage to conceive a child, it would more than likely bear a striking resemblance to Julian Casablancas and have Brian Wilson’s drug habit.

The sound of this musical child, however, would be that of The Velvet Velvet.

The Chicago-area trio combines guitar, bass and drum stylings with lyrics that focus on lost loves and hopeful future relationships on “People Lead Enchanted Lives.”

“If you’ve got the time/I’d like to make you mine,” vocalist Zachary Anderson croons on “Caramel” and whispers “I’ve changed/But you remain the same,” against clanging guitar riffs on “I Remain.”

After a short piano intro, the album takes off and never subsides. Tracks segue flawlessly and musical timing differentiates every song. Cooper Johnson’s low bass frequency and Anderson’s falsettos and guitar bring surfer-rock back into style. Matthew Evert’s drum fills on tracks like “Too Bright” keep the up-tempo album from ever missing a beat.

“Doo Wop” sounds like it teleported from the ’60s with piano leads and soothing lyrics.

Smoking Popes fans will be happy to hear Josh Caterer’s guitar solos on two tracks.