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Jose Gonzalez - Against The Dying Of Light - Import Red Vinyl LP Record Limited Edition
Jose Gonzalez - Against The Dying Of Light - Import Red Vinyl LP Record Limited Edition
Vinyl Record
Folk
Indie Folk
March 28, 2026
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Catalog No.: SLANG50607XX
JAN/ISBN: 4250506852504
Number of Discs: 1
Record Size: 12”
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
Jose Gonzalez
Description:
JOSE GONZALEZ, an Argentine singer-songwriter based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Armed with delicate nylon-string guitar plucking and a whispering, embracing voice, he has remained a solitary genius, carving his own path in the realm of tranquil folk music since his striking debut with 2003's 'VENEER'. Despite amassing hundreds of millions of streams worldwide, his musicality remains anchored in the extreme minimalism, consistently upholding a deeply personal aesthetic that quietly sinks into the listener's innermost being. This 2026 work inherits the spirit of his 2021 album 'LOCAL VALLEY' while deepening his contemplation. Stepping beyond introspection, this work sounds an alarm against technology's dominance and the erosion of humanity in modern society, while overflowing with humanism that affirms life's fresh vitality. Skillfully wielding English, Swedish, and Spanish, he projects his roots from multiple angles, painting an unprecedented richness of emotional undulations within the minimal constraints he imposes upon himself. "A PERFECT STORM" features beautiful, powerful yet restrained guitar work that weaves through the gaps of silence. "ETYD" offers hypnotic sounds with its softly repeating phrases. "PAJARITO" features the light chirping of birds. "JOY (CAN'T HELP BUT SING)"—each note meticulously selected within the ensemble captures the ear, enveloping the listener in a sense of soulful purification with every passing moment. The title track "AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT," singing resistance to algorithms and passionately yet gently appealing for the dignity of life, stands as a profoundly important song, embodying the depth of a modern protest anthem. This is a collection born of sheer dedication, crystallizing the "revolution through silence" that has been a consistent theme throughout his career in its most mature form. While expanding his own aesthetic, this album carries a heartfelt message meant to stay close to the listener's daily life and keep the flame of hope alive. It is filled with compassion that should be cherished and passed down through the ages. It is a masterpiece of contemporary folk music, brilliantly sonicizing the human heartbeat and resonance that are so easily lost in our digital society. (From the manufacturer's information)
Tracklisting:
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)
1. Ay Querida
2. U - Rawls Sloja
3. Gymnasten
4. Just A Rock
5. You & We
6. Joy (Can't Help but Sing)
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