THINK LIKE A KEY MUSIC

Imagine if CBGB's jukebox had a love child with a time machine—that's Rome 56's Days Of Carefree Living in a nutshell. Arthur Lamonica's back with a dozen-track treasure chest that'll make you question all your playlist choices, proving that cabin fever during lockdown can sound pretty darn good when you're a songwriting wizard. From tight pop-rock that'll have you air-guitaring in public to folksy gems like "A Happy Man" and "It's Raining in Paris" (tissues recommended), retro rock vibes on "In This Place," and blues-infused finger-snappers like "As I Stroll Through The Night," this dynamic duo of Arthur and Kathy Lamonica serves up relationship goals wrapped in pandemic-proof songwriting. It's like The Shirts grew up but kept their favorite t-shirt—proof that some artists age like fine wine or a perfectly distressed leather jacket, and the only thing better than a carefree day is an album full of them.