AncientBeach - Another Heaven

Review by Kathryn DeLong

AncientBeach's album Another Heaven is a captivating and dreamy journey through ethereal soundscapes that transport the listener to otherworldly realms. The band's ability to blend different genres, from shoegaze to dream pop, post-rock, and ambient, is impressive and creates a unique sonic palette that is both introspective and uplifting.

From the opening track "Echoes of Summer" to the closing "Watching the Night Sky", AncientBeach takes the listener on a sonic adventure filled with lush textures, hypnotic melodies, and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke the feeling of floating in space. The use of reverb and delay effects on the guitars and vocals adds a sense of depth and spaciousness to the music, making it feel like a sonic hug.

The standout tracks on the album include "Lost in Time", which features a haunting vocal performance from the lead singer that is reminiscent of Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser, and "Another Heaven", which has a driving rhythm section and a soaring guitar solo that will leave you breathless.

Summary by Kathryn DeLong

Another Heaven is a beautiful and immersive album that showcases AncientBeach's talent for crafting dreamy and otherworldly music that will transport you to a different realm. It's an album that demands to be listened to in its entirety, preferably with headphones, to fully appreciate its sonic intricacies and emotional depth. Highly recommended for fans of shoegaze, dream pop, and ambient music.