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Cloud 9
Rock · 2021

Cloud 9

Beach Bunny

Shimmering surf-rock guitars and soaring vocal harmonies capture the dizzying, weightless rush of falling in love without the usual safety net of cynicism.

April 6, 2021 · Mom + Pop

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Cloud 9 is the sonic equivalent of a sudden burst of sunlight after a long, gray winter. While Beach Bunny often operates in the realm of relatable heartbreak and bedroom-pop vulnerability, this specific release is a pure, unadulterated celebration of romantic security. The guitars are bright and jangly, borrowing the rhythmic drive of classic surf rock but polishing it with a modern indie-pop sheen that feels both nostalgic and immediate. It is a rare track that manages to be deeply sentimental without becoming cloying, largely due to the earnestness of the vocal delivery.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the palm-muted verses into the explosive, wide-open chorus where the guitars bloom into a wall of sound
the bridge where the vocal layers of Lili Trifilio and Tegan and Sara stack, creating a dizzying sense of emotional ascent
the final refrain where the drums hit a double-time feel to drive the energy home as the guitars ring out
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cloud 9 sound next to the rest of Beach Bunny's catalogue?

Joyful+2.6σ

Joyful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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