''Across the River of Stars'' is the fourth studio album by American alt-country band

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, released on July 19, 2024, through Curation Records. It marks their first album of new material in 12 years, following ''

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'' (2012). The album received positive reviews from critics.

Critical reception

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based on six critics' reviews, which the website categorized as "universal acclaim". ''

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'' described it as "a succinct record about wisdom accrued through adversity, its layered arrangements packing subtle psych tropes and world-weary vocal-harmony". ''

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'' felt that "the core trio of Chris Gunst, Brent Rademaker and Farmer Dave Scher, plus various friends, excel on the breezy optimism of 'Falling Forever', while the mellow vibes of 'Faded Glory' recall

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at their sunniest". Matt Collar of

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wrote that the album "finds the California group embracing the psychedelic '70s country-rock of their early work with an added sonic shimmer" and producer Chris Robinson "brings his own passion for rootsy, kaleidoscope-eyed rock", which results in "a glow that beckons to you, pulling you closer". '' Paste''s Eric R. Danton stated that the "cosmic Americana leanings are in full effect right from the start" and the band are "good at what they do, and the long intervals between albums makes it easy to welcome them back". ''Glide Magazine'' summarized that the band "hit the cosmic canyon touchpoints and beyond on their short but sweet return".

Track listing

Personnel

Beachwood Sparks * Christopher Gunst * Jen Gunst * Ben Knight * Brent Rademaker * Andres Renteria *

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Additional contributors * Chris Robinson –

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* JJ Golden – mastering * Paul Stacey – mixing * Eric Bauer –

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* Taylor Rushing – cover art *

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– design

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2024 albums Albums produced by Chris Robinson (singer) Beachwood Sparks albums