Bright guitars and innovative rhythms fill the air as the title track opens this warm collection of five original songs. An interesting mix of inventive rhythms and melodic expressions make up “Sunshine and Starlight,” sure to please the most jaded listener with its energetic creativity. Ostrom’s arrangements are clever and organic, his vocals warm with intimacy and a quirky sense of fun. “Not Like I’m Trying” offers up fresh beats, bouncy vocals, and short sparkling bursts of electric guitar and keys to keep an edge on things. The honest lyrics of “Hard to Believe” examine the big questions with a reassuring warmth. Violins open standout track, the quiet “Long Drive Home,” highlighting Ostrom’s soulful vocals. A sweet string arrangement drives the track home and tucks it in tenderly.
“Sunshine and Starlight” closes with an up-tempo jam, the exuberant “Something, Somewhere.” I really enjoyed the spotless, splashy arrangements of this catchy track, all the way to its soothing close. Bjork Ostrom may be just starting out, but he’s got the energy and inventiveness to go the distance. Visit his website to order "Sunshine and Starlight."
