Ashes of Folly is a local three-piece rock band whose debut album was released in August. The group, which consists of guitarist and vocalist Rick Perry, bassist Kevin Torbett and drummer Sammy Baker, pulled together 11 tracks for The Chemical Plan, one of the most refreshing local rock albums to come out this year.

The enjoyment of this release derives from its embrace of ’90s rock sensibilities, or more specifically, the point during the ’90s when alternative rock became really catchy but still had a bit of an edge. Specific influences are hard to pin down, as Ashes of Folly combines the best elements of acts including Weezer, Marcy Playground, Bush, The Toadies and The Pixies into a straightforward, catchy rock album. Sometimes certain tracks sound like particular acts, such as “Mimosa,” which would fit in on Weezer’s debut, and “Ewwwww,” where the band sounds like a heavier version of The Vines, but overall, Ashes of Folly does a good job of meshing sounds together to give them their own unique flavor.

Memorable instrumental and vocal melodies combine to turn melancholy cuts like “Mimosa,” “NYChasLA” and “Why’d You Call” into earworms that grow more attractive on each listen. The latter track in particular incorporates a guitar riff that’s just as strong melodically as the vocals.

While a couple tracks come off a bit juvenile lyrically, specifically “Mims” and the opening track “Make Up Make Out,” most of them are simple and relatable, incorporating just the right amount of angst to put The Chemical Plan right up a ’90s-rock fan’s alley.

Ashes of Folly’s The Chemical Plan can be found at Little Shop of Records near the Murfreesboro Public Square and on iTunes, Amazon or Spotify.

For more on the band, visit ashesoffolly.com.