Star rating: **** JONATHAN GEDDES IF SCOTLAND ever gets some proper summer weather, complete with blue skies and warm sunshine, then Attic Lights are surely the perfect soundtrack.

Star rating: ****
JONATHAN GEDDES

IF SCOTLAND ever gets some proper summer weather, complete with blue skies and warm sunshine, then Attic Lights are surely the perfect soundtrack.

This five-piece from Glasgow's south side make the sort of uplifting, jangly guitar pop that has always been a hallmark of the city's music, and it's no surprise to learn the group are managed by Teenage Fanclub's Francis MacDonald, with the Bellshill band an obvious influence.

Further away from home, the strong chart-friendly harmonies, reluctance to stretch a tune beyond the three-minute mark and lyrical subject matter that focuses on meeting girls, going out with girls and breaking up with girls calls to mind a trinity of bands beginning with B, namely the Byrds, the Beatles and the Beach Boys. However, for all that Attic Lights draw on the past for inspiration, their material from their forthcoming debut album has an easy going charm all its of own, particularly on the opening power-pop of Never Get Sick of the Sea, while Summer Girlfriend adds a touch of American college rock to the formula. Guitarist Kevin Sherry and bassist Colin McArdle exchange lead vocals smoothly and the overall performance is polished throughout.

The main flaw with Attic Lights is simply a lack of variety. At times, especially on the rather bland Wendy, you hope the band might try to shift a gear, but they remain in cruise for most of this 40-minute set.

Attic Lights do their one thing so well, it seems churlish to complain too much. When the hummable gems of Never By Myself and Bring You Down float in, any cynicism is forgotten, and not even the grim realities of the weather outside can rain on their parade.