GospelbeacH picks up the carefree musical innocence of 1972—at that unlikely junction where Laurel Canyon meets Haight- Ashbury. The album flows with a laidback, sunny disposition, refreshed by the occasional downpour of distorted, psychedelic guitar interludes. “Southern Girl” rides a CSN&Y, floating, harmonyrich essence before a storm of guitars creates a sweeping, heavenly feeling. “Come Down” similarly starts with an easy folk-rock vibe before building into a sudden swirl of guitars and dense harmonies. It’s a reoccurring theme on Pacific Surf Line, and unlike grunge acts—which perfected this quiet/loud dynamic—here, the loud isn’t abrasive but adds a tasteful counterpoint to the quieter passages. Since GospelbeacH was formed by longtime Beachwood Sparks members Brent Rademaker and Tom Sanford—and features fellow Sparks alum Neal Casal, as well as Jason Soda and Kip Boardman—it’s not surprising that this is such a cohesive set of songs. “Sunshine Skyway” would fit on any New Riders of the Purple Sage album, while “Your Freedom” channels The Flying Burrito Brothers. Pacific Surf Line would have been one of the best albums of the early 1970s. It works perfectly right now, too.