The Greeting Committee lives up to their name as they welcome listeners to the 40-minute party that is their debut album, “This Is It.” Released October 26, “This Is It” is jam packed with warm indie tunes that make you want to dance but are in no way lacking authenticity or emotion. The Kansas City-based band takes on topics of growing up, love, and a hint of existential crisis throughout the album.

“Is This It?” throws the listener into the album as they’re greeted by the horn section and a groovy bass line. The tone slows for anticipation-building chorus leading us to wonder if we’re about to find out if this is, in fact, it. The seemingly carefree feel of the song is thrown by the daunting question, “is this it? Is this all there is?”

The light and airy “Some Kind of Love” provides a break from the up-tempo songs the album opens with. Featuring a quiet guitar and trumpet that are grounded by the repeated piano notes, the song tells a brief story of a relationship and the fears and excitement that accompany it. Frontwoman Addie Sartino sings of the hesitation at the beginning, “you were running / afraid of what you’d find when I found you,” and the payoff of the risk, “for better or for worse but it can’t get bad if I get to say I’m yours.”

Sartino’s crisp and commanding voice helps carry the album forward. The dynamic nature of her voice allows for tender moments, such as in “Some Kind of Love,” while proving she can belt it out with the best of them in “More.”

The juxtaposition of cheerful music with melancholy lyrics continues in “Gold Star,” which brings up the pressures of not wanting to let people down. Caught up in this mindset, Sartino sings, “I don’t think I can be all I want in the hearts of others.” This ever-present desire to please shows the innocence of wanting to receive a gold star doesn’t go away with age.

“Odds of Forever” gives the listener another chance to bop to the music. The lively tune continues the discussion of growing up and how some appear to have it all figured out. Sartino admits she most certainly does not as she sings, “in some ways some may say its all coming together / as I shuffle around to the sound of unsettled.” The song reassures its listeners that they don’t need to have it all together either.

“This Is It” culminates in its closer “Don’t Go” as it ties together the musical and lyrical themes of the album. It contains all good vibes brought to you by light guitar riffs and a booming chorus. The track discusses dependency as Sartino sings, “don’t go I’ll never make it on my own.” The comfort comes as she sings, “don’t you worry I’m right here,” in response.

The Greeting Committee has created an authentic body of work in “This Is It.” The brutally honest lyrics are sure to resonate with those who give the album a spin, providing a sense of community in shared experience. With their ability to craft bright songs with genuine messages, this debut effort is certainly not the last we will see of The Greeting Committee.