The timing of a release can make or break a record, can't it? With this in mind, you would have to say them folks over at Fierce Panda seem to know their onions. The scheduled release of Wolves and Thieves, the debut offering from Goldheart Assembly, is pretty much spot on the money.The first signs of spring are in the air. The first festival of the season is kicking off and thoughts are increasingly turning towards the prospect of some fine summery sunshine. So, when the sun-faded, Californian pop of Wolves And Thieves washes over you, this much sought-after warmth just seems just that little bit closer. Throw in an awesome mid-70s prog-rock look, a couple of obligatory beards, some catchy choruses, stunning harmonies and you have a sure-fire recipe for success, right?Opening track 'King Of Rome', the lead single from the record, has all of these components in abundance. From the off the spiky guitar riff will have your feet tapping away keeping time. Before the four minutes and five seconds of the song are out you'll find yourself singing along, joining in with the flawless and soothing vocal harmonies. Pretty much instantly you'll find you'll find you've fallen for Goldheart Assembly's charms.'Anvil' takes the edge off proceedings a little as everything gets slowed right down. Gone are the electric guitar riffs, replaced instead with acoustic strings and the odd chime of a xylophone. Still present though is the vocal harmonising between James Dale and John Herbert which again captivates. The seemingly effortless vocal melodies are one of the real strengths of this record. There will inevitably be some Fleet Foxes comparisons drawn here, but Goldheart Assembly certainly have more to offer than just being pegged as a tribute act.'Last Decade' is a bit of a slow burner that eventually kicks in to action after about three minutes where it ignites a soaring pop hook that will again see those toes tapping. It's followed by 'So Long St Christopher' which sweeps the listener along with some excellent organ-filled balladry.The sedate nature of the song is shattered midway by some primal freak-out howling only to segue straight back into the familiar calm of the 60s-esque harmonies. 'Engraver's Daughter' is another candidate for a future single. Again it has a slow burning intro with some gentle acoustic strumming only to flourish into life with some joyous and summery country-tinged hooks (complete with an 'ooohoohoohoohooh' backing vocal), lovely stuff. 'The Reminder' is another sweet sounding ballad that peaks into a Sgt.Peppers-esque backing-track sample featuring almost animalistic-laughter, it sounds odd, I know, but somehow works.By the time the album draws to a close with the organ filled lullaby of 'Boulevards' you realise that almost an hour has passed with very little effort. Whilst the soothing wash of Goldheart Assembly may not necessarily be earth-shatteringly new it is a most enjoyable listen that leaves you feeling just that little bit warmer and more optimistic about the oncoming summer. So much so, that Wolves and Thieves most definitely warrants another spin.