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Description
**Voyager** (2021), the seventh full-length record from Nevada-based artist Nick Rattigan under the moniker Current Joys, stands as the capstone of a prolific, indie-disco-drenched discography. Arriving in the wake of his sprawling 2021 side-project *The Phantom of the Highland Park Ebell*-a conceptual suite inspired by the historic Ebell Club in San Francisco-*Voyager* consolidates Rattigan's signature sound: a lush amalgamation of lo-fi production, soulful croon, and shimmering synth textures. Touted as the "rattling" finale of his previous releases by *Secretly Store*, the album showcases a dynamic range of moods, balancing the quavering melancholy of earlier work with newfound, frenetic guitar-driven energy.
Thirteen tracks spanning 45 minutes, the record eschews conventional songwriting structures in favor of impressionistic, dream-pop arrangements that float like vapor trails through a late-night drive. Tracks like the title cut, *Voyager Pt. 2*, and the hypnotic *Calypso* evoke a sense of cosmic detachment-a thematic resonance perhaps inspired by the album's titular motif of space travel and spiritual migration. A standout, *Big Star* (notably a fan-favorite) pays homage to 80s power pop while maintaining Rattigan's contemporary, intimate production style.
Critically received as his strongest work, *Voyager* demonstrates Rattigan's versatility and confidence as a producer-singer. The album was released digitally and on vinyl (including a limited maroon LP and cassette editions), and was supported by a live tour that solidified his reputation as a compelling live performer. With its eclectic mix of mellow vibes and energetic bursts, *Voyager* remains a defining chapter in the current wave of American dream-pop.
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Sources:
- [Current Joys - Bandcamp](https://currentjoys.bandcamp.com/album/voyager)
- [Voyager on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4TK6lK86akSJC3vQlF9tvi)
- [Secretly Store - Voyager LP](https://secretlystore.com/products/voyager-current-joys)
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