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5. Tennis, 'Cape Dory'

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This anachronistic husband-and-wife duo thoughtfully released their girl-group-inspired surf-pop opus back in January so we could enjoy the sound of summer all year long. Inspired by the months the couple spent cruising the East Coast, ‘Cape Dory’ is as watertight as the boat it’s named after and as timeless as the sea they sailed on. -- J.O.