The word ‘gritty’ applies perfectly to ‘A Carnival of Reveries’, an album that’s a treasure trove of haunting storytelling and melancholic tones. It’s a timeless record, but also a nostalgic one, a body of work that embodies a simpler, grassroots ethos, one that’s soaked in dark textures and decadent harmonies. Packed with nine otherworldly pieces, ‘A Carnival of Reveries’ borrows from a variety of sources, be it icy Americana, garage rock, dark country and folk. The main feature of such an eclectic aural concoction is its raw, feral character, often delivered through simple kinetic riffing and smoky, thunderous vocals.
Described as ‘dirty’ by Until They Burn Me themselves, the album champions timeless charisma and understated confidence, building a cathartic and epic journey through legendary storytelling and quirky imagery. The perfect musical companion for the Halloween season, we’d say… ‘A Carnival of Reveries’ is spooky and eerie at times, but definitely not for kids. Behind such a powerful record, we find talented musicians Cody Carlyle and Travis Jordan.
Active since 2021, the pair shares a common history in a previous project, The Dry Season. Truthfully, they have been making music together for years. Delving deeper into ‘A Carnival of Reveries’, Until They Burn Me explain: “A cinematic soundtrack to which one might astral travel,
conjure ghosts and, if not careful, lose one’s mind.”
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