A Good Dream
Heist Or Hit, 2023
8/10
The debut album from the psych-pop quartet Tungz, they certainly don’t hide their admiration of ABBA across these 11 shimmering tracks.
“If” opens the listen with a light buzzing, as soulful vocals enter the dance-pop climate that radiates warmth, and “80,000” follows with crisp percussive sounds amid the layered vocals and playful beats.
Further on, “Nothing To Do With You” mixes softer, dreamy moments with groove filled pop that seems indebted to the ‘70s, while “One Night” uses processed vocals and dense synth work for the snappy and animated album highlight.
Nearing the end, the hypnotic “Messages” is packed with bright melodies and sugary-pop ideas, and “A Good Dream” exits with a hazily textured and acutely memorable finish.
An excellent starting point that flirts with ‘70s soul, ‘80s funk and psychedelic swagger, for fans of ABBA or anything similar to today’s retro-pop meets dance floor sounds, A Good Dream is a great time.
Travels well with: Blue Amber- Rockland’s Workshop; St. Arnaud- Love And The Front Lawn