If you want music that makes you feel like you are on a cruise ship, this will probably do the job. Cary Aria lines and performs on cruise ships. The music has a lot of alternative rock built into, but also some country and more. This is warm weather music, and I’m a cold weather person, so it’s not really my thing, but it is enjoyable.
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Track by Track Review
Bahama Bound
Drums get things underway here. The track works out to a reggae sort of groove that is a lot of fun. The vocals are more alternative pop in nature. There is a real sunny feeling to this. It has some hints of country music at times.There is a lyrical reference to “Gilligan’s Island” on this song.
Life Is Good (Beach Life Is Better)
That alternative pop angle merges with the country angles and more mainstream rock here. I really like the guitar solo on this a lot.
Watching The Waves
This lands in the same general territory as the last cut. The organ lends some retro cool, and the whole tune really gels well.
Back To The Sun
A mellower tune, this has some nice retro vibes. This feels like a good time summer song. It has a real pop single sort of feeling to it.
Picture Perfect
With some country music angles at play, this has a real alternative rock motif at its heart.
Where There's A Will, There's A Wave
I really like the organ on this track a lot. The number has a bit of a bluesy vibe, but overall really represents the whole alternative rock concept the most.
Lighthouse
I like the intricate acoustic guitar on this track. The number is less ballad than softer rock piece. That said, the ballad label might work, too. This has some female vocals added to the mix later.
Endless Summer
A mid-tempo alternative rock number, I like this one a lot. The instrumental break is so cool.
Let's Get Lost
The guitar on this is cool, and the track has a great groove to it. There is a solid mix of rock and country leanings on the tune.
Cruise Ship Crazy
A bouncy tune, this is fun stuff. It’s a little lightweight for my tastes, but it is entertaining. It also has some cool keyboard work.
