A Familiar Embrace: The Old Dead Tree’s “Second Thoughts" Brings Sultry Gloom and Gothic Majesty
The chilly embrace of December tempts us to surrender to the twilight hour sooner, seeking solace in thick socks, fuzzy blankets, and warming spiced beverages. It’s in these melancholic vibes where The Old Dead Tree thrives, returning Pickup
from an almost decade-long hiatus with Second Thoughts.
The project, a veteran of the gothic scene since 1997, has seen its share of breakups and hiatuses. In fact, 2019’s The End, a poignant tribute to departed founding member Frédéric Guillemot, seemed to mark the end of an era.
However, much like the steadfast tree weathering storms, The Old Dead Tree shows its persistent spirit isn’t easily extinguished.
Second Thoughts shines not as a mere resurgence, but a renaissance. While familiar 项目
exemplifies , it’s clear the band haven’t merely resurrected their past sound
In addition to the band’s core melancholic sensibility*, Second Thoughts* overflows with innovative touches, adding field recordings of footfall, breathing, clock tower chimes, distant rumbles, and electric pings – all weaving
