There's no doubt that the name Marine Dreams is one that will be heard often with the new release of self-titled album from the artist. The 10-track record from Sackville, New Brunswick's Ian Kehoe, which dropped on November 15, was followed by a number of release shows, including one on November 27 at London's The Brass, and has quickly seen mention and praise from sources like CBC Radio 3 and NOW Magazine.

Formerly of the Welland, Ontario band Attack in Black, Kehoe set off to create his own sound but never strayed far from the others in the band. Past bandmates Daniel Romano, Spencer Burton and Ian Romano all took the time to contribute to the new album. With the recording process taking place with two drum kits set up in the Romano family kitchen and Welland studio Tapes and Plates (the birthplace of more than one Attack in Black album), Kehoe explained that even though the songs were his own, nothing was too different or out of the ordinary. "The process felt similar in many ways but equally as exciting since I was recording with a lot of the same people."

Released under You've Changed Records, the label created by Kehoe, Daniel Romano (Attack in Black, Daniel Romano and the Trilliums) and Steve Lambke (Baby Eagle, The Constantines), Kehoe modestly describes the album as "awesome." He goes on to compare the sound of the album as "a rock and roll kind of like the Ramones." Although influences from the rock legends can be heard throughout the album, Marine Dreams definitely processes a milder and more foot-tapping indie rock sound. The overall lo-fi feel of the album and its fuzzy guitar breakdowns, as heard in the first track, "Fold The Sky," give the album that raw 1970s feel comparable to bands like The Buzzcocks and The Nerves, who Kehoe listed as influences for his music. The same lo-fi sound, when put together with the matching electric twang of the guitar and the slight twang in Kehoe's voice, almost gives the rock melodies more of a bluegrass feel. This is notable in tracks like the slower ballad "No Face" and the more beat-driven "We'll Get Her Back In Your Arms." Whether it is a more rock or bluegrass sound produced by the 10 tracks, there's no denying that Kehoe has given the debut album his own unique charm.

Marine Dream's self-titled debut is now available online at tinyurl.com/marinedreamsalbum and on iTunes. Check out youvechangedrecords.com for more releases from the label.