In a world where indie rock elitists portray good music as inaccessible to the untrained ear, many records fly under the radar of main stream music and into the independent land of obscurity.

Climbing the ladder of commercial success, Portugal. The Man, not only keeps the ears of the "trained" satisfied, but has also created an album that is sonically pleasing -- although it becomes monotonous at moments.

The Satanic Satanist is the fourth full-length album from the Alaska natives since their first album in 2006. An eclectic and more accessible installment, the album acts as a departure from albums past -- it is no stranger to catchy hooks and tight musicianship.

The album starts off well with its first track, "People Say," a feel-good guitar solo that directly contrasts the song's catchy chorus. The song is also a social commentary on war: "It'll be alright/we may make it through the war/if we make it through the night."

Things swiftly switch beats, and the mood for the rest of the album is set with the second track, "Work All Day." With an introduction that sounds like the beginning of Eve and Gwen Stefani's "Let Me Blow Ya Mind," Portugal. The Man creates a track that sends a groovy wave over whomever it encompasses. The entire song keeps the listener bobbing with a smooth drumbeat. "Lovers in Love," sounds like a sexy ride through space, equipped with synthesizers and spot-on vocals. Another fun track is "The Sun," an appropriate title for a tree hugging good time: "Because we are all, we are all just lovers/ born of earth and light like all these others." "The Sun," incorporates a smooth piano, but it's the harmonies and handclaps that deserve credit for its brilliance.

Many tracks are filled with just the right amount of sassiness, giving off a sense of empowerment upon listening. There is an evident amount of intricate instrumentals throughout, with the tiny but distinct sound of a cymbal in "The Woods," and a short and smooth bass line in "The Sun."

Despite the greatness of the album, there is a lot of redundancy throughout, with the songs flowing together almost too well. With an excess of synthesizers, simplistic guitar parts and "oohs and aahs," the album's tracks could use variety.

Easily the most accessible album of the band's discography, Portugal. The Man makes its music more user friendly without the drawbacks of sounding too processed.

Grade: B+

Download: "People Say"