Emerging from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Lunar Laugh has regularly been coined a power-pop act. But by no means does the band restrict themselves to one style. And the proof is right here on Goodnight Noises Everywhere, their third and latest album for Kool Kat Musik, which captures them pursuing a variety of sounds.
Poised and confident, the Lunar Laugh certainly has the luxury to diversify. Their vocals are warm and friendly, and their songs are well-written, solidly-sculpted and delivered with finesse.
“Waiting for a Sign” whirls and swirls with hypnotic hip hop beats, and then there’s “Welcome to the World,” a picture-perfect pop song basking in rays of sunshine emitting sparkling hooks galore. Springing and ringing with electricity, boosted by some cool guitar gestures, “Old New Kid in Town” hangs tight as another radio-ready pop rock prize.
Blinking piano passages, tugging melodies and roving breaks appear on the inventive “Saying Goodbye” and “By the Light of the Living Room” nails power-popping chords to a roots-rock backdrop with sterling effects.
The Lunar Laugh’s knack for country music surfaces frequently throughout Goodnight Noises Everywhere, with the arresting “Tell Me a Story” specifically standing tall among such selections.
Along with banks of blissful Beach Boys-inspired harmonies, Goodnight Noises Everywhere calls up images of Bread, America and the softer aspects of the Eagles. The Lunar Laugh make doing what they do seem easy, because they’re so natural and simply go with the flow.
Spilling over with songs producing a wide range of emotions, Goodnight Noises Everywhere balances beauty and grace with classic power pop moves in fine fashion. The Lunar Laugh has what it takes to fly far, and this great album demonstrates how talented and ambitious they are.
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