Like the aftereffects of a party, Ogcrains embodies pure chill on “West Coast Vibes.” Pure gigantic hits rumble on through for the beats have a beast-like quality. Percussion keeps things to the pure essence. Vocals treatment gives the song a detached, jet-set, jet-lagged quality.
So much of it exists within this liminal space, ensuring it has suitable familiarity. Verses opt for a dream-like state. Everything here has a distinctive aura to it, for the many layers swirl about in this celebratory state, the kind of thing that feels like it distills the heart and soul of classic pop.
The atmosphere has a smokey haze, with the clouds wafting out of the moonroof. The lyricsperfectly embody the mellowed nature of the track. Much of the sound positively drips with this sense of peacefulness. Nothing interrupts the starry-eyed gaze of the verses, for there is this inherent optimism to the piece, the way it constantly moves forward at its own delicate pace.
Situating it right in the very art of the party world, California, gives the song additional authenticity. Melodies virtually emerge out of the cloud plumes that adorn the majesty of the piece, lending it a purposeful stance that has a desire and longing—much of the narrative touches upon a sense of togetherness, of being with loved friends mystically.
“West Coast Vibes” absolutely stuns, with Ogcrains delivering a genuinely blissed-out take.