...when things shine bright

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• “I loved Open Gates when I stumbled across it a few years ago. So I was extremely excited to hear of the release of ...when things shine bright. This sophomore album lived up to my personal hype. I have come across a lot of great long players in 2024, and I can confidently say, "...when things shine bright" is my solid pick, across all genres, for Album Of The Year! Long may you live, Moon Woman!”

  — lotdradio

• “This record is a cool journey of trippy spoken word vocal and tight musicianship and unique songwriting. Sounds great on headphones too.”

  — heckgermany · favourite track: Last Light

• “An off centred and quirky mix of off-world psych, garage rock and post-punk”

  — FDJ (Desert Psychlist) · favourite track: The Pigs Are Dead