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Against The Dying Of The Light [White]

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A companion and further meditation on the themes of his critically acclaimed album, Local Valley. Where Local Valley turned inward toward place, language, and personal reflection, this new record widens it's gaze, becoming an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity with all it's flaws, at a moment when, technology increasingly shapes how we think, feel, and relate to one another. While José has always embraced technological advancement, he questions the assumption that every new possibility must be pursued to it's maximum potential, especially when progress comes at the expense of human flourishing, attention, and empathy. Keeping in the tradition of folk music as protest, José's new single - sharing it's title with the forthcoming album - urges listeners to resist systems that dehumanize and divide: "Disconnect from every algorithm, every perverse incentive that drags you down. Let's rebel against the replicators, against the dying of the light. Kill the codes that feed the hate, keep the codes that make you thrive, celebrate the f*king fact that we're alive." Across the album, González works within a deliberately minimal framework, pushing his familiar palette to new heights through subtle variation, restraint, and detail. Each song unfolds with it's own distinct character, proving how much emotional and musical range can be achieved within self - imposed limitations. Written in English, Swedish, and Spanish, the record reflects his Swedish - Argentine roots and frames it's humanist message as a global one rather than a purely personal or political statement.

Tracklist

Disc 1
1 A Perfect Storm
2 Etyd
3 Against the Dying of the Light
4 For Every Dusk
5 Sheet
6 Pajarito
7 Losing Game (Sick)
8 Ay Querida
9 U / Rawls Slöja
10 Gymnasten
11 Just a Rock
12 You ; We
13 Joy (Can't Help But Sing)
Jose Gonzalez
Against The Dying Of The Light [White]
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