A dark and introspective album, ‘Sleep of Reason’ provides a stark look at the danger of society and the hidden corners of human consciousness. Inspired by Spanish painter Francisco Goya – known for his unique depiction of the ‘monster’ that often rises when the world forgets about reason – the record well adapts to our perilous contemporary times, helping listeners deal with a reality that’s often darker than we care to admit.
Penning such a masterpiece, we find two unlikely popular figures, Mark Springer of Rip Rig Panic, on compositional duties, and Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant, lending his dynamic and hard-hitting vocals to the cause. The Sacconi String Quartet provides an instrumental respite, giving the album a luscious, elegant and witty outlook, one that’s nuanced and complex, yet incredibly expressive and vibrant.
As we are told: “The album thus explores the ‘devilments’ of current 21st Century culture – grand egos laying waste through social media, driving division.” Out today via Sub Rosa in collaboration with The Exit Label, ‘Sleep of Reason’ can be acquired in both vinyl and CD format. Such a meaningful and unique offering deserves physical support, after all.
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