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Upon popping in Airport Cathedral’s debut album “Jetlag,” weariness may possibly begin to take over the body. Listeners might also think the record is, in a word, “weird” at first, but all the album needs is a second chance for them to realize that there is more to the music than just plain, slow melodies.

Don’t expect to compare Airport Cathedral to any of today’s popular performers. The nine track album, which was recorded and mixed by Andy Fitts, James Mendenhall, and Kory Kruckenburg, is said to be influenced by different styles of music ranging from rock to folk to punk. With a mixture like that, it’s no wonder that the album needs a few run-throughs in the CD player before a person can realize the value of Airport Cathedral’s music.

Lead singer Andy Fitts delivers a voice so clear and distinct that when listening to tracks such as “Cure-Alls” and “Daggers,” one can’t help but notice the rawness in his performance. The calmness in such songs like “TKO” may come off as a bit boring at first, but after taking a closer look and listen, anyone can start to appreciate Fitt’s voice.

His voice comes off as very strong and controlled, making you wonder if he sounds just as good when singing live. Although Fitt’s voice may be the most promising part of the album, the music behind the lyrics is not that bad either. Closing my eyes and trying to get a feel for the melody was a moment when I started to listen past Fitt’s voice and pay attention to the real music.

Described as having a really dark and smoky bar feel, “Jetlag” has a sort of mellow sound that makes it a perfect soundtrack for peaceful and intimate situations, like a road-trip. I don’t know how long the road-trip can last though, because “Jetlag” feels like one of those albums that can only be listened to for so long. All the songs seem to remain on the same level with one another, never straying too far from the album’s mature theme.

Airport Cathedral consists of Andy Fitts, Ryan Fitts, Mike Lane and Graham Travis. Released by Burning Building Recordings and Infiltrate Records, “Jetlag” is available now.

Aleesa Camagong can be reached at [email protected].

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