The Complete Recordings
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
Listen to The Complete Recordings
A Portland outfit with an affinity for the sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Daystar brings us equal parts rock and pop, where classic and psych-rock ideas are used alongside power-pop on this stunning debut.
“Right At Home” starts the listen with hand clapping and fluid guitar work as organs enter the power-pop influenced setting, and “A Lot To Love” follows with vocal harmonies in a calmer display of retro-rock fun.
Near the middle, “Summer Girls” jangles in all sorts of melodic ways in the spirited and soaring tune, while “A Warped Reality” flows with timeless ideas that the ‘60s left us, while bringing in string arrangements amid nods to The Beatles.
Deep in the listen, “Angelina” offers us a hazy execution of dreamy song craft with thick guitars, and “Get Yourself Away” finds a rugged place to reside somewhere close to folk music. “Fade Away, Love” ends the listen soft and reflective, as violin and cello populate the quaint exit.
A listen that’s never short on hooks, harmonies and nostalgia, The Complete Recordings is a fine first effort and will strike a chord with those who fawn over legends like Badfinger or Wings.
Travels well with: Kacy & Clayton- Carrying On; Susan Gibson- The Hard Stuff