Across the River of Stars

Across the River of Stars is the fourth studio album by American alt-country band Beachwood Sparks, released on July 19, 2024, through Curation Records.

[1] Mojo described it as "a succinct record about wisdom accrued through adversity, its layered arrangements packing subtle psych tropes and world-weary vocal-harmony".

[3] Uncut felt that "the core trio of Chris Gunst, Brent Rademaker and Farmer Dave Scher, plus various friends, excel on the breezy optimism of 'Falling Forever', while the mellow vibes of 'Faded Glory' recall Teenage Fanclub at their sunniest".

[5] Matt Collar of AllMusic wrote that the album "finds the California group embracing the psychedelic '70s country-rock of their early work with an added sonic shimmer" and producer Chris Robinson "brings his own passion for rootsy, kaleidoscope-eyed rock", which results in "a glow that beckons to you, pulling you closer".

[2] Paste's Eric R. Danton stated that the "cosmic Americana leanings are in full effect right from the start" and the band are "good at what they do, and the long intervals between albums makes it easy to welcome them back".