L.A.-based singer/songwriter Harmless’ Mr. Baby is a flat but sufficient listen.

Harmless’ voice on some songs sounds similar to that of Dev Hynes. On “Mr. Baby” he uses a nasally voice that may bother listeners on first listen. Looking past his vocal performance, the tone of the song is mellow with a catchy chorus.

The whole album is filled with deadpan delivery, which does not work well on some songs and makes for some dull moments. Though this delivery is on every track, the song “Hannah Don’t Lurk” is the most boring. Its pacing makes it feel like it goes on forever despite being a fast -paced track, and the lyrics are irritatingly repetitive. Its production is the only thing that saves it. 

Versatility is also sprinkled throughout the project, though it’s not as emphasized. “Mrs. Moody” has drums heavily inspired by the soothing bossa nova sound, accompanied by dreamy vocals. “Nachos” and “Notice Me” both have house-inspired drums. “Nachos” also features lyrics in Harmless’ native language, Spanish. “Notice Me” may be the best song on the album. It’s the most focused, makes best use of the nasally voice, and the instrumentation is great.

This album is a generous mix of Jakob and Toro Y Moi’s sounds. House and alternative music lovers may find their new favorite song here.