{"product_id":"4250506852412","title":"Jose Gonzalez - Against the Dying of Light - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJose Gonzalez\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA profound masterpiece from 2026, brimming with prayer and compassion, from the jewel of Nordic folk!\n\nJOSEGONZALEZ is an Argentine singer-songwriter based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Armed with delicate nylon-string guitar strumming and a whispering, embracing voice, he is a solitary genius who has continued to blaze his own trail in the realm of tranquil folk music since his striking debut with the 2003 album *VENEER*. Despite amassing hundreds of millions of streams worldwide, his musical style remains at the extreme edge of minimalism, consistently upholding a personal aesthetic that sinks deeply and quietly into the listener’s inner self.\n\nThis 2026 release carries forward the spirit of his 2021 predecessor, *LOCALVALLEY*, while delving even deeper into reflection. Stepping beyond an introspective perspective, this work is brimming with humanism that affirms the freshness of life while sounding a warning against the dominance of technology and the lack of humanity in modern society. Skillfully wielding three languages—English, Swedish, and Spanish—and projecting his roots from multiple angles, he depicts an unprecedented richness of emotional undulations within the minimalist constraints he has imposed upon himself.\n\n\"APERFECTSTORM\" features beautiful, powerful yet restrained guitar work that weaves through moments of silence; \"ETYD\" offers a hypnotic resonance through its softly repeating phrases; \"PAJARITO\" features the light chirping of birds; and \"JOY (CAN'T HELP BUT SING),\" where skillful vocal harmonies shine—each note in these meticulously curated ensembles captures the ear, enveloping the listener in a sensation of spiritual purification with every passing moment. The title track \"AGAINSTTHEDYINGOFTHELIGHT,\" which sings of resistance against algorithms and passionately yet gently advocates for the dignity of life, is a pivotal track imbued with the depth of a modern protest song.\n\nThis is a heartfelt collection that brings to fruition, in its most mature form, the \"revolution through silence\" that has been a consistent theme throughout their career. While expanding his own aesthetic, this album contains a heartfelt message designed to stay close to the listener’s daily life and keep the flame of hope burning. It is filled with a tenderness that should be passed down through the ages. It masterfully captures the human heartbeat and resonance that are often lost in our digital society, making it a masterpiece of modern folk music worthy of the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.A Perfect Storm\u003cbr\u003e2.Etyd\u003cbr\u003e3.Against The Dying Of The Light\u003cbr\u003e4.For Every Dusk\u003cbr\u003e5.Sheet\u003cbr\u003e6.Pajarito\u003cbr\u003e7.Losing Game (Sick)\u003cbr\u003e8.Ay Querida\u003cbr\u003e9.U - Rawls Sloja\u003cbr\u003e10.Gymnasten\u003cbr\u003e11.Just A Rock\u003cbr\u003e12.You \u0026amp; We\u003cbr\u003e13.Joy (Can't Help but Sing)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"City Slang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637739680033,"sku":"4250506852412","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4250506852412.jpg?v=1777964379","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/it-it\/products\/4250506852412","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}