Jangling, folky guitar pop can be just what our psychologist prescribe for the weekend. The Brights walk the more folky side of the jangle pop channel, but don't mistake the gentle vibe for a lack of punch. On the newly released Oyster Rock! the melodies are packed with joyous earworms and the arrangements bounce like a happy new puppy. The listener even finds power pop strands and country breaking through with great effect. The effect is blissful and laid back and there are plenty of good musical moments that will have you hitting the replay button. This is a bit of a sleeper album in that if you miss it now, it will surface in the future and you will wish it had been in your life all along.
The Brights are Sunny Blayney (vocals/guitar), Samuel Morris (vocals/bass), Cooper Anderson (drums/backing vocals), Dylan Ferguson (guitar), and Will Maddock (keys/percussion/backing vocals). Oyster Rock! is out now in vinyl and digital formats via Meritorio Records and Stable Label Records.
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This album sounds like a pure shot of joy! Jangling, folky guitar pop with a bounce that's compared to a happy new puppy is exactly what I need to lift my spirits. It's great that the music blends in power pop and country elements so effectively. Discovering a "sleeper album" like this is one of the best feelings in music. For a bit of fun between album listens, you could always check out https://kingdom-casino-unitedkingdom.co.uk/app/ for a light diversion. I'm definitely going to give "Oyster Rock!" a spin this weekend.
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