TRANSMISSION FROM SOGMORE'S GARDEN

So I'm just going to get this out of the way I hate the lyrics of Magic Bus and their singer has their own style of singing which unfortunately I despise as they sound like one singing while regurgitating ice cream. Additionally, the band indeed recalls the sound of pre Girls Who Grow? Caravan however, they also have a strong Psych pop influence so their music definitely puts a lot of focus on making songs. In simpler words this album is not very jazzy or avant garde.

Since others have already gone over the songs sound I'll just briefly go over the tracks so one can see my opinion on the components that make up this album.

Sunflower has a nice vocal harmony refrain, cute little opener. Ballad of lord sogmore opens nicely with a slight edge due to the organ and has some charming old times vocals. Cosmic rays of dawn is neat I like the vocals and there is wonderful medieval esque bridge. Three Days/Departure I somewhat dislike due to its chipper refrain. I like the instrumental that is departure so this track is okay. Jupiter 3Am mostly instrumental, it's a nice tune, could be bolder but still, I like it. Seven Wonders it's okay, kind of strikes as every song on the album blended into an average tune. Morning Mantra oh boy I hate this song. It consists of the most sickeningly syrupy lyrics I've ever heard. It isn't just the lyrics but the whole song that's just so happy. I'll be honest this song absolutely hurts the album for me, especially as it's one of the longer numbers. Earthpod is the most indie rock song on here, very chill acoustic led song. It's pleasant and ends the album well.

Overall I don't dislike this album but I don't like it largely due to the overwhelmingly positive lyrics and cheerful music. Canterbury Sound Score 4/5

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