Okay, well, the songs are pretty good, too. They will cure your anxiety and transport you to high times on an empty beach as required. Play the record, light a Diptyque, pop an Ambien, thank me later.

Paris-based septet Raúl Monsalve Y Los Forajidos are originally from Venezuelan capital Caracas, led by the titular bassist-percussionist. They’ve been together a while but this is only their second ...