Fruit Bats – Gold Past Life

Review

Step into “Gold Past Life” by Fruit Bats and you’ll find yourself walking through the misty corridors of memory, where vintage hues blur into the anxieties and revelations of modern life. This album whirls in the space between reminiscence and self-discovery, weaving together stories of yearning, loss, and hopeful transformation. The songs cradle you in the gentle glow of nostalgia, yet there’s a sharp edge of clarity cutting through, drawing the listener closer into Eric D. Johnson’s lyrical explorations.

Musically, “Gold Past Life” is like rummaging through a well-loved collection of postcards—bright, catchy tunes layered with thoughtful introspection and the shimmer of bittersweet detail. Tracks like the title song and "Drawn Away" find sunny melodies waltzing alongside stories of drifting identity, creating a landscape that’s as danceable as it is contemplative. By the album's end, you're left feeling as though you've wandered through a kaleidoscope of rites of passage, comforted and stirred by the band’s signature blend of warmth and wit. - Ember