Few can pull off irony with as much aplomb as L.A. band The Bird & the Bee.

Aside from having great circa-60s taste in fashion, the duo — comprising singer Inara George and musician Greg Kurstin (who produced Lily Allen‘s latest record) — once wrote a harmony-laced love song to Van Halen singer David “Diamond Dave” Lee Roth.

And now the pair’s pushing ironic cool to new heights with their just-released album — a cover record of Hall & Oates classics.

Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates, makes sweet, syrupy work of the band’s 80s-era hits, including Maneater, One on One, Kiss on My List and Private Eyes.

It’s a fabulously listenable album — a soft-rock ode to one of the era’s most melodic music acts. And, as always, George and Kurstin load up their songs with retro-tinged high style.

So though you’re singing, “Watch out, boy, she’ll chew you up,” you’re feeling totally Serge Gainsbourg.

Album cover courtesy of The Bird and the Bee.