Krill’s Lucky Leaves makes you root for them like the underdogs in some inspirational sports film. From the opening “Theme,” the trio shows itself as messy, funny, and maybe just a little insecure (their name is Krill). But it’s their overwhelming passion that hits hardest, especially on the penultimate “Infinite Power,” with the screamed mantra of “If you want to feel like a failure, that’s your right.” That could be a sort of jab/ode to Jamaica Plain and Allston — the Boston neighborhoods in which the band made their name. It doesn’t matter where you’re from with music this universal, though — Krill’s songs will reach anyone living in a state of hopelessness and make them feel like conquering the world. Here’s hoping these guys do. – Miles

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BUY: Lucky Leaves is available via Bandcamp.