Review Summary: Although sometimes monotonous, Beach Bunny delivers a delightful debut loaded with catchy tunes and one of a kind vocals that separate “Honeymoon” from others in the genre.
When it comes to indie music as a collective, I sometimes find it challenging to find albums that deliver from beginning to end. When I initially listened to a single from Beach Bunny’s debut album, I shook it off as a simply catchy single, and figured it wouldn’t be worth my time to give the entire record a chance. After changing my mind and giving it multiple listens, all I can say is that I made the mistake of not giving in sooner.
With a tracklist of nine songs, you immediately understand how the album will play out by the second track. Sure, it is predictable, but there’s an overwhelming hook that keeps you listening. The upbeat guitars, groovy drums, and somewhat funky bass never blow your mind, however they get the job done. The most important aspect of the album belongs to the vocals performed by Lili Trifilio. Every line feels like an exciting melody, and the energy in her voice never feels fatigued.
The song “April”, is a perfect example of how her voice has such an ability to hook you. Whether the song is soft or loud, the ridiculously catchy vocals always feel strong, heartfelt, and clean. The singing compliments the sunny instrumentals at all times, and sound as genuine as they could possibly get.
Some may shoot down this record for not being innovative or groundbreaking, and I agree that this style of indie has been done before. This album shines above many other recent releases in its respective category, thanks to the natural fusion of indie pop, surf rock, and emo. From front to back, there is never a dull melody, and you can’t help but want to sing along to each crafted hook. This album has me excited for this band’s future, and I hope they continue to utilize Lili’s versatile voice while building upon the formulas they’ve developed here.
Recommended tracks:
April
Dream Boy
Promises
Rearview
