''Lo-Fantasy'' is Sam Roberts Band's first new album in 3 years. Working for the first time with producer Youth (a.k.a. Martin Glover) whose credits range from The Verve's ''Urban Hymns'' to Crowded House, as well as stints performing with Paul McCartney, The Orb, and post-punk outfit Killing Joke, ''Lo-Fantasy'' infuses Sam Roberts Band's rousing brand of rock n' roll with elements of funk, house, electronic, and African music, resulting in their most dynamic and inventive album to date.