Pacifico

Pacifico is the fourth studio album by the Texas-based duo Surfaces, released in June 2021. Moving away from their typical bedroom-production roots, Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki decamped to a house in Malibu, California, to record the project. This change in environment is central to the album's identity, with the sound of the Pacific Ocean literally and figuratively framing the tracks. The album represents a more polished, expansive version of their 'sun-pop' sound, incorporating elements of soul, R&B, and 1970s soft rock. Critical reception noted its cohesive aesthetic and its role as a quintessential 'summer album' for the post-pandemic era. Featuring collaborations with Quinn XCII and salem ilese, the record balances viral-ready hooks with a genuine appreciation for organic instrumentation and coastal atmosphere, solidifying Surfaces' position as leaders of the modern feel-good pop movement.