
King Dude
Songs of Flesh & Blood – In the Key of Light
Ván Records
2015
King Dude is the music project of TJ Cowgill who also has Tosten Larson and August Johnson by his side. Even though King Dude has been here since 2006, this is the first time that I listen to an album of his thoroughly. It’s true that the band’s music is a bit weird, like its name and the cover art.
Were I to describe King Dude’s music in a few words, I would say it’s gothic rock, darkwave, acoustic & atmospheric with neo-folk and electronic bits. Lyrically, the album has a poetic touch and deals with themes that are dark and somber. The production is clear and smooth. Generally, there’s a moody atmosphere which permeates the whole album.
Assuredly, “Songs of Flesh & Blood – In the Key of Light” addresses a quite strange audience. Those who are fond of darkwave & gothic music will surely appreciate tracks like “Black Butterfly”, “Death Won’t Take Me”, “The Heavy Curtain”, “You Know My Lord”, “Silver Crucifix” and so on. Of course, this album ain’t for all the times of the day… it can be better “experienced” during the night under candlelight…
PS: Due to the album’s “strange nature” I’d rather not rate it at all…
Were I to describe King Dude’s music in a few words, I would say it’s gothic rock, darkwave, acoustic & atmospheric with neo-folk and electronic bits. Lyrically, the album has a poetic touch and deals with themes that are dark and somber. The production is clear and smooth. Generally, there’s a moody atmosphere which permeates the whole album.
Assuredly, “Songs of Flesh & Blood – In the Key of Light” addresses a quite strange audience. Those who are fond of darkwave & gothic music will surely appreciate tracks like “Black Butterfly”, “Death Won’t Take Me”, “The Heavy Curtain”, “You Know My Lord”, “Silver Crucifix” and so on. Of course, this album ain’t for all the times of the day… it can be better “experienced” during the night under candlelight…
PS: Due to the album’s “strange nature” I’d rather not rate it at all…