Nostalgia, as comforting as it may be at times, is a bittersweet feeling by nature. On one hand, it’s wonderful to reflect on all the great memories that have been made, while on the other hand, it can be daunting to realize that nothing can or will bring back the past. No matter what, we all keep moving forward, just as an artist named Westerns is here to touch on with his thoughtful new release, “30000.”
Using the title to reflect a flight on an airplane, “30000” certainly embraces its “bird’s eye” perspective, as each lyric weaves its emotional connotation into the reflective tint of the song. The blend between acoustic guitars — almost resembling a folk sound — and lively percussion creates a style that borders between hopeful and nostalgic, and furthermore, the added vocal effects seem to emphasize the genreless nature of the song, being that it touches on such a universal theme.
With this, on a personal level, I’ve always found that flying above the clouds, looking out at such a vast scape of sky and sun, there truly isn’t a better place to sit back and reflect. “30000” presses on this emotion, allowing listeners a moment of clarity that I’m sure we can all resonate with in some way, shape, or form.
Appreciate the past, shoot for the future, and stream the new record from Westerns below!