Kevin Bronson on November 1st, 2011

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The Californian’s self-titled debut album is a bit like surfing on a moonless night – the riffs and melodies concocted by singer-guitarist John Graney tug like currents, pulling you … where? Under? Ashore? Into a game of beach blanket bingo with Ian Curtis? Maybe all three at times. Here, the slow-mo album closer “Girl in the Moon Pt. 3” gets an excellent video treatment from director Jason Oldak, with Parisa Fakhriin the title role. Croon, whistle, swoon.

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||| Live: The Californian plays Nov. 7 at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa and Nov. 8 at the Bootleg Theater.