Album Review: Weatherboy Aims For Sun In Self-Titled Debut
Funky horns, surfing guitars, twinkling keys, and bopping drums peruse through Weatherboy’s self-titled debut. For Los Angeles artist-restaurateur (and avid surfer) John Walquist and Iceland-born multi-instrumentalist/producer Ragnar Rosinkranz, classic pop should make a return. The sweetness of this genre is needed more than ever because it promoted the hopefulness and humbling nature of love. Thus, the two united to make bright melodies, ‘60s acoustic pop swag, and electrically waved guitars to give listeners a psychedelic experience.
There is a playfulness to Weatherboy’s debut that makes you want to kite surf on the beach and toast with friends over Pina Coladas. Hence, there is a subtle joy that undercurrents through songs such as, “Great Great Life”, “Full Bloom”, and “Good Morning LA”, which infuse happiness like it is an added instrumental. Although their aim is to give good, easy vibes, thanks to horns or violins, they have a quiet bigness to their sound, which makes sense. The 60’s surf-pop era was based in sandy beaches and diner hops that held the most universally, amazing things we have all admired: youth and nature. After all, the beach holds the ocean and your youth holds the most care-free moments of your life. “A Bright Flame”, “Got A Good Thing”, and “Riding On A Wave” are so clearing in their cooled serenity. No matter how they intrinsically arrange their instrumentals, you cannot take away Weatherboy’s tranquil aura. As you can see, by my review, Weatherboy’s music goes for the ambiance of a person’s day/ night. They want to make you feel as breezy as their sound, and with Walquist’s voice, as a guide, they succeed. For a man singing about the daily ups and downs of being alive, he seems so unstressed. His voice is emotionally linear; lining through songs like a golden tight-rope for synths and strings to bounce from in glee. Thus, Walquist feels refreshing to listening ears who might be accustomed the strained calls and anxious noises/ voices of this world. Thankfully, Weatherboy is anything but in dread; they are in a music dream.
I have to admit; Weatherboy’s debut is strong. They show their potential for future music, and make a foundation, in their present one, that they are the artists to turn to when you need a swift, sweet reminder that life is okay. Yes, the world is crazy, but every day that you have breath is another chance to laugh, love, and live for some sanity (lol!). Thus, for a calm, feel good atmosphere enjoy Weatherboy’s self-titled debut on August 18. Click Here.
