Wondergeist are an amalgamation of culture and sound. The three piece pulls together the corners of the commonwealth for dream pop/ alternative rock masterpiece The Gulf.

Opening track Americana sets the foreboding atmosphere we all feeling during the pandemic with expertise. It builds slowly, driven by a rhythmic bass riff that pedals for the duration of the track. 

The second track Head in the Clouds demonstrates diversity, opening with an innovative rhythm section. The song rolls into a lighter timbre, lifting the weight of the previous track from your shoulders. In keeping with the sound of the album, Head in the Clouds is dreamy and hypnotic.

The vocalist is to be commended for his performance, which moves from nonchalant to distraught depending on the track. The use of sparse harmonies in the album allows them to have impact. The instrumentation is clever, creating enough diversity to make every song worth its time. 

Title track The Gulf starts with a goose bump inducing guitar riff. It’s unnerving and calming all at the same time, like relaxing in a smokey room. The mood is once again lifted by the shuffling By Your Side, which boasts a tasteful and skilled performance on the drums. 

The album concludes with The Leaving Song. It’s fuzzy, rich, and it moves. The song is a storm that passes, leaving you in awe that it happened. The refrain of “you can change your mind” echoes in your brain along with a final sustained chord. Experience the dreamy magic of Wondergeist on Facebook and Instagram.