Alex Chilton cohort and dB’s co-founder Chris Stamey pairs with producer Mitch Easter to spin this set of 12, a mix of Beatlesque higher consciousness and R.E.M. pop. Of the former, the custard and cream “Lucy in the Sky” vibe of “Euphoria” and the lovefest lyrics of “You Are Beautiful” are most interesting, but it’s the straight-up rock songs that are the most fun. Easter gives “Universe-Sized Arms” a hearty Springsteenian treatment, pouring everything from cellos to celestes into the mix. “Where Does the Time Go?” presented in two different versions, melds the best of Easter and Stamey’s past projects, as does the fuzzy “When the Fever Breaks.” The bonus track cover of “Draggin’ The Line,” played close to the original, is good for a listen or two. Stamey’s voice sounds encouragingly youthful and Easter pushes all the right buttons. Spacey headtrips into musical enlightenment notwithstanding, this is a pretty fun record.