Comprised of vocalist D.A. Wallach and instrumentalist Maxwell Drummey, the indie-rock duo Chester French has moved through the music ranks since their college days at Harvard University to a larger platform, supplemented by co-signs from a slew of big name recording artists. Now on their own, they have attempted to put their best foot forward with the debut album Love the Future.

The band’s lead single, “She Loves Everybody,” is a prime example of the Chester French mentality. Moving from dance-pop to alt-rock, the record provides imagery of a relationship soured by extreme sexual tension: “Well she craves affection / So I use protection / And I know she loves me / She loves everybody.”

With that said, the duo is at their best when they showcase their own emotions. “Fingers,” a light but enticing track, features a dynamic sound that is highlighted by a brokenhearted Wallach crooning, “No matter what you do / Just please don’t say we’re through / ‘Cause I’m holding out for you.” In similar fashion, “Not Over You” is an eclectic love note in which Wallach yearns to see his true love again.

Love the Future is not without its missteps. The track “Bebe Ruell” is playful on its own, but doesn’t reveal anything substantially special. Likewise, the pure-pop aesthetic on “The Jimmy Choos,” during which Wallach complains about women who are only out for his wallet, becomes dull by the end of the record.

The album-ending “Sleep” acts as Love the Future’s most innovative track, with various music influences revealing themselves during the four-minute collage.

You can catch Chester French at The Crocodile May 21, where the duo will be sharing the stage with British emcee Lady Sovereign.

Reach reporter Edwin Ortiz at arts@dailyuw.com.