Oopsy Dazey - Oopsy Dazey

 

 

Oopsy Dazey - Oopsy Dazey
Self-released - November 2023
Alt rock, grunge, shoegaze
Rated: ****

Portland's prolific Anthony Gaglia, of LáGoon and The Crooked Whispers, and Wizzerd's Jamie Yeats, began collaborating early this year, and the results are a few steps away from their usual doom and stoner leanings. The two have cooked up an intoxicating mix of shoegaze, alt rock, and grunge that is OOPSY DAZEY and its self-titled debut, a feel-good hazy trip through lysergic licks and laid-back vibes. What stands out immediately is the guitar tone, a bright and grainy explosion of warmth that croons beneath the appropriately dazed vocals. The drums are steady and patient, setting the foundation for the guitar's colorful explorations across the album's seven tracks. Highlight cut "Amnesia" is an especially dreamy number that's catchy enough to be a radio hit, moody and heartfelt in all the right places. The following "Regrets" takes a more rocking path, alternating between subdued, light passages and keening riffs that evoke Dinosaur Jr. with relaxed, free-wheeling vibes. OOPSY DAZEY take on oh-so-slightly darker sound, however, on the excellent "Blank Stares", trading the previously shimmering tones for a deeper, almost morose anthem with a weight and drive to it that hits just right. On every song, Anthony and Jamie consistently impress with the rich, emotive depths they're able to plunge, and OOPSY DAZEY proves to be a beautiful new project that tugs at the heart strings while putting a smile on your face and welcomes repeat listens with open arms.

(Written by Kyle SB / Shastabeast)

Wanna read that way too long interview with grand oops Anthony Gaglia again? Go here!

Wanna read more about LáGoon or The Crooked Whispers? Click them bandnames!

Bandcamp

Spotify

Facebook

Instagram