“Soulless Body,” another single from the album, comes as the third track, stripping the comfort that was delivered on “Sky Valley,” and replacing it with a numb feeling of loss and betrayal.

The lyrics on this track call to the idea of where and who we consider home, providing a specific snapshot in time, calling on a storybook feel that expands as the LP progresses.

The song begins bare bones, exposing the powerful vocals and distorted guitar tone, before incorporating the rhythm section in a crescendo of sound that pulls the listeners into a sonic experience vaster than previously predicted.

The album moves into the second track, “Sky Valley,” which further showcases the folk sound that the band is striving for, while also incorporating a full band experience in interesting ways. Off the bat, the production, done by Skyler Mccoy, is polished and well-balanced, leaving no room for distractions. With somber overtones brought by the chilling vocals and acoustic guitar, the song is met with a dreamlike wonder with delicate piano and a moving strings section. Matching the cover art that sets the stage for the album’s aesthetic, the project opens with the single “Blood Moon,” a moving piece that speaks on the issue of climate change that the human race is facing. On their latest album, Lu Lagoon creates a specific tone and feel, all while putting their talents to the test with admirable payoff. A dreamy story that takes one down a rabbit hole of wonder and thought-provoking messages. This is what Denver-based group Lu Lagoon’s second album, “When Birds Fly West,” feels like. But in her head is an entirely different story, filled with the wonders and fears of the world, filled with vibrant colors and even more vibrant characters. Alice sits in a tree, loosely listening to a book being read as she assembles white daisies into a flower crown and fights off the tiredness brought on by the afternoon sun, and the book with no pictures.

Soft guitar music for sleeping