Brightmoon's version of "Lies About The Sky" doesn't sound like a cover; it sounds like a quiet reclaiming. The married couple from LA knows how heavy the Shudder to Think song is emotionally, and they change it through their own shoegaze lens while keeping the song's restless spirit. Instead of chasing nostalgia, Brightmoon lets the song breathe in the here and now.
The guitars come in hazy and immersive right away, with a soft tension that pulls you in. The song's underlying unease is shown by the push and pull between distortion and restraint. Becca’s vocals are the emotional anchor here, dreamy but grounded, floating just above the instrumentation while carrying a subtle ache that lingers long after each line lands. The way she sings makes the lyrics feel like they are going by quickly but are still very personal.
The shoegaze textures add warmth and atmosphere, while the duo’s indie and Brit-pop sensibilities give the song a modern sense of movement. It lets you escape without making you feel detached, and it makes you think without being too heavy. "Lies About The Sky" shows that Brightmoon doesn't want to go back in time; they want to make it bigger. This cover feels like an open invitation into their world, and it leaves you wanting to follow wherever they go next.
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