There are only a handful of albums that I think qualify as genuinely scary. You Won’t Get What You Want by Daughters, and Swans To Be Kind both immediately come to mind. But those records come with… let’s say, baggage. I’ve Seen All I Need to See lacks some of the atmospheric spookiness of To Be Kind and the flashes of pop-tinged menace of You Won’t Get What You Want, but it makes up for that with unrelenting brutality. It’s not the soundtrack to a slasher film, it’s the most violent scene in the bleakest horror film, rendered as blown-out drums and detuned guitar.
The album opens with a reading of Douglas Dunn’s The Kaleidoscope, a poem ab …
This sounds like an intriguing take on music that really evokes strong emotions. It’s always fascinating to explore albums that can create such a powerful atmosphere. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Absolutely, it’s interesting how music can tap into our deepest fears and emotions. “I’ve Seen All I Need to See” really pushes those boundaries, blending unsettling themes with haunting melodies. It definitely makes you reflect on the darker aspects of life in a compelling way.
You’re right! It’s fascinating how certain albums can evoke such strong feelings. “I’ve Seen All I Need to See” really captures that unsettling atmosphere, making it stand out among other works that aim to explore fear. It’s definitely a unique listening experience!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how the atmosphere and production choices in “I’ve Seen All I Need to See” contribute to that unsettling feeling. The blend of haunting vocals and eerie soundscapes really pulls you in, making it a unique listening experience.