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Dream Happy Dreams by SUNBEARS! is easily one of the best albums of 2009, and yet, it doesn’t even get half the recognition it deserves. This skillful duo masterfully pulls off a combination of an experimental and psychedelic sound with bubbly, electric indie pop. The melding of these two sounds results in an album that is very accessible, and delightful to listen to. Throughout the album, there are moments reminiscent of Of Montreal, Beirut, Animal Collective, and other such bands (to name a few).
The album begins and ends with two pleasant instrumental tracks, “Le Penné Pageant” and “Sunshine At 9 P.M.”, and in between those two are five epic, happy yet melancholy, unique, beautiful songs. The lyrical content is cute and poetic, and invokes the urge to smile and cry—AT THE SAME TIME. There is not a single dead spot in all thirty-one minutes of this gem of an album. Their sound is unique and interesting, and yet, it’s not difficult to listen to, as some bands of this ilk can be. It’s an album to listen to when you’re happy or sad, alone or with friends, etc. I can’t say anything else except for: LISTEN TO IT!
tl;dr: An experimental psychedelic indie electro pop rock orgasm that’s easy to listen to and adore. Highly recommended.
Best Tracks: “All You Need Is Sleep”, “I’m Alive!”, “Dream Happy Dreams” and “Little Baby Pines” (The album is very short; it’s worth it to just get the whole thing.)
Best Tracks: “All You Need Is Sleep”, “I’m Alive!”, “Dream Happy Dreams” and “Little Baby Pines” (The album is very short; it’s worth it to just get the whole thing.)
~Probey
This seems like the kind of music to which I could imagine you taking copious amounts of cocaine and then to which you would listen to for hours on end.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful though. I can't recommend it enough!
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