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Beachwood Sparks – Forget The Song
They don’t make songs like this any more, at least they won’t until Teenage Fanclub do the decent thing and get their creative hats on again. Its makers Beachwood Sparks feel like they have been around forever but with a gap of 11 years since their last album ‘Once We Were Trees’ it may have all been a grand illusion. Even with such an elongated divide newbie ‘The Tarnished Gold’ is giving the genuine impression that it has been worth the wait. Witness the unhurried glory of primer ‘Forget The Song’ that encapsulates the effortless craftsmanship of this Los Angeles band. Wave after wave of this brand of lush harmony could be enough to keep you enthused until their next release in 2023. KD
Beachwood Sparks – Forget The SongMore Info: Official
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Year: 2012