Atlantic

Portugal. The Man’s sixth album is also its major label debut – a fact that is notably striking, mostly because it’s unclear why record labels have taken so long to hop on this bandwagon. The Alaskan foursome (who now live in Portland, Ore.) retains much of its established stylistic tendencies here: the soaring psychedelic melodies; frontman John Gourley’s soulful, soprano vocals; and the underlying sense that you are witnessing a spontaneous fusion of psych-rock with woodsy indie folk. “Everything You See (Kids Count Hallelujahs)” is a swirling, contemplative number with acoustic guitar riffs that wouldn’t be out of place beside a campfire while “Head Is a Flame (Cool With It)” showcases the band’s prog-rock side, the trance-y sections and verses building into a boisterous chorus.