As frontman for one of Scotland's finest musical exports in recent years, the Cosmic Rough Riders, Daniel Wylie helped a new generation of kids learn to appreciate pop/rock based around simple but intelligent and effective songs, sung well with great harmonies swirling around in the background.

Wylie's newest solo effort carries many of the hallmarks of that wonderful combo: nice tunes, a good, if unremarkable voice and super harmonies courtesy of multi-track recording facilities.

It's likeable stuff, and there are some great hooks in here - notably on The Byrds-like Define Love - but if the record has any failing it is that it can saunter by the listener if one doesn't pay it a lot of attention.

If you like your music to grab you by the ears this might take some effort to get to know; that doesn't mean it's not a pleasant experience, just that it has to force its way into one's head.

A measured album, gentle even, The High Cost Of Happiness is a crafted work, well put together, but lacking a certain amount of oomph.