Two Door Cinema Club, a few guys from Northern Ireland, aren’t as recognizable as their tourmates Phoenix, but their electronic pop sound in their first full-length release “Tourist History” will appeal to fans of Bloc Party, MGMT and Neon Trees.

The first track I listened to by them, “I Can Talk,” features a catchy chorus, synthesizers, heavy drum beats and vocal effects sampling to formulate a great song from start to finish.

Throughout the record, guitarist Sam Halliday performs simple riffs that complement the rest of the music in each track, without drowning out the other band members’ instruments.

It’s a welcomed approach with more focus on structure and support in their songs’ engineering and mixing.

While most of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, the ballad “Do You Want It All” slows down the pace with vocalist Alex Trimble opting for softer, quiet vocal melodies. Halfway through the song, the tempo rises again with a quick guitar solo and gently ends with Trimble repeating the chorus a cappella.

As good as the guitar and synthesizer work is on “Tourist History,” bass is often absent. Bassist Kevin Baird’s lacking presence results in some empty-sounding songs.

A perfect example of this inconsistency is heard in “Something Good Can Work,” when Baird supplies a booming bassline, but then in “Undercover Martyn,” there is no bass depth to support the high-pitched keyboard effects.

Two Door Cinema Club has a knack for making radio-friendly music, but this grows old quickly.

In their next studio album, I’d like to see some departure from their constant pop sound, which keeps most of the tracks similar-sounding. They definitely have the talent to incorporate influences from other genres, but whether they decide to pursue this direction is yet to be seen.

That said, I was still surprised at how good this album was for a first-time release. “Tourist History” is a successful effort altogether, with its breakout hits.

Two Door Cinema Club has great potential, if vocalist, keyboardist and beat supplier Trimble grows with his unique voice.

Although the band is not a groundbreaking act in music, they make quality tunes. Whether you’re driving to the beach or partying with some friends, they will make a great addition to your summer music rotation.