About
Released on October 14, 2022, Cosmic Tidal Wave is the fifth studio album by the Florida-based (formerly New York) trio The Stargazer Lilies.
- Sound & Style: Described by the band as a "classic shoegaze/psychedelic album," it marks a departure from their previous "downcast" New York sound, trading it for a sunnier, "beachy" atmosphere inspired by their move to Florida.
- Genre Blending: The record expands their trademark "wall of sound" with influences ranging from Bossa Nova and Trip Hop to Paisley Underground and experimental orchestral soundscapes.
- Creative Evolution: It was the first album the band wrote and recorded as a collaboration with another musician (Jake Stuart) and served as the debut release for their own label, Floravinyl Records.
- Key Tracks: The 9-song album features standout singles like the "technicolor psychedelia" of "Bending the Lines" and the space-voyage opener "Lit Like the Sun".