If I Stop Moving, I’ll Fall From The Sky
Self-Released, 2024
9/10
Listen to If I Stop Moving, I’ll Fall From The Sky
The long running songwriter Gary Van Miert, i.e. The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!, returns with his 3rd collection of ‘psychedelic Americana.
The bright and melodic “We Are Made Of Stardust” starts the listen with tales of the origins of humanity and features Van Miert’s smooth voice that’s surrounded by cosmic Americana, and “Why Did I Eat The Whole Bag Of Mushrooms?” follows with thick bass and light drumming for the references to the Rolling Stones with much playfulness.
Moving into the middle, the soaring horn of “Head In The Clouds” recruits vocal harmonies with much warmth, while “I Rode The Bus With Joey Ramone” is a punchy and pop influenced moment about a dream that we all wish we had.
Residing near the end, the flowing and crisp “Magic Glasses” is the album’s best, and “Sky Songs” exits with some retro-rock flavor and a sing-along that you won’t soon forget.
A really fun and memorable meshing of classic country, blues, gospel, pop and rock, The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! continue to find a very unique place to reside, and we’re all better off for it.
Travels well with: The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!- The Adventures Of A Psychedelic Cowboy; Nick Taylor- Not Alone