This past July, L.A. band Beachwood Sparks released their first album in 12 years, “Across the River of Stars“. Sometimes, when a band makes a comeback after such a long hiatus, the music can be hit or miss. Do they still have ‘it’? Is this just a money grab? “Across the River of Stars” has the psychedelic country vibes longtime fans of Beachwood Sparks know and love. They did a great job of channeling their classic sound, but still making it fresh with new influences.
“Across The River of Stars” shines bright, a prime example of the band’s West Coast winds. Balancing the gauziest textures of Once We Were Trees with the Americana openness of Tarnished Gold, the band feels confident in their own skin. The album retains Beachwood’s golden glow, buoyed by synths, sonorous harmonies, and the sepia-tinged twang that has long been their ally. With Chris Robinson behind the boards, they’ve crafted a record that speaks to their legacy, while pushing their sound to the forefront of the current cosmic crop.
played & sung by
Chris Gunst, Brent Rademaker, Farmer Dave Scher,
Ben Knight, Andres Renteria, Jen Cohen Gunst
released July 19th, 2024
The Fat Angel Sings 