YEARNING FOR A SIMPLER TIME? STRAY FOSSA FEELS THE SAME IN “SPILLED OVER”

That sweet guitar tone will take over your senses in “Spilled Over” by Stray Fossa, a track off their new album, “Blossomer. If you’re looking for a relaxing beach tune, add this one to your playlist immediately.

It doesn’t just sound dreamy, but also hits home for any person reminiscing on when times were easier. Each switch up in the song is intentional, highlighting a different part of the thoughts of the vocalist.

In “Spilled Over,” the vocals really shine, perfectly pairing each word with the melody of the instruments and experimenting with rhythm and frequency.

While he wishes something “beautiful would stay,” all good things end at some point. Whether this be childhood or relationships, it is incredible imagery that pairs acceptance with the thought of having to change or move on. I really enjoyed the repetition of “on and on,” representing the continuous hopes that remembrance will keep him in this imaginary scenario. This song claims that it’s okay to stop and smell the roses and look in the rear view mirror every once in a while.

It almost seems to me like this garden where love is “overgrown” is representative of nostalgia as a whole, which is a recurring theme in the album.

Everything sounds harmonious and really nails in the band’s signature indie sound. The question I ask — what can’t Stray Fossa do?