Goth-Riddled Releases from Dream Bodies

A new release from Dream Bodies delivers quite a classic combination of post-punk and rock with an amazing and vintage tonality that nails an aesthetic that complies with music I grew up listening to, so I automatically connected with this track because of how well that soundscape was displayed.

"Eclipse" has a few different influences. You can hear elements of classic rock in the delay effect of the guitars and how that helps build the rhythm of the song, which is something a band like Pink Floyd would do.

You also have a bit of drive behind the drum beat, which helps push the song forward with a touch of edginess, and again, that post-punk atmosphere is thick, and I love that aspect the most because it comes through with a vast undertone and a cinematic backbone.

Beneath the guitars and drums, you have a bass and these great synth pads that add to the depth of the song and bring things to a distant and expansive tonality, which really helps that cinematic aspect and is a classic staple of genuine post-punk music.

The synth pads help build that atmosphere and do an amazing job of adding a great texture that sort of floats through the song's ether, making it engulfing.

I also enjoyed that aspect about the song. It is very easy to get engulfed in this track and really washed away with its soundscape as well.

You have some great early '90s and late '80s style brooding vocals that are drenched in reverb, also building that vintage aesthetic incredibly well, so you can tell that this was a vision and there was a lot of attention to detail in terms of getting to that perfect sound.

The chorus effected guitars, reverb effected vocals, and synth pads all work wonders in terms of making the song dream-like, and that is part of what wraps itself around you and keeps you right where it wants to.

Another thing is the mix. I don't always touch on the mixes of songs and reviews, but with this one, I have to simply because the mix of the song is perfectly done. Everything is really well balanced, but again, if you want to hit that classic post-punk aesthetic, the mix of the song is imperative.

This was completely nailed and again with the mission in mind so the sound and vibe were really on point, partially because of how well the mix was actually done in the end.

This track actually follows another called "Dream Hangover", which I may love even more than "Eclipse".

It has a lot of the same staples and follows suit with that sound, but it's got some great approaches and a little bit of a different effect on the guitars with vocals that stick out a little further and let you hear more of the lyrics, which I loved.

Both of these tracks are outstanding in terms of going for that soundscape and hitting it on the head. I think it takes a lot of patience and idealism to be able to take the time and make sure the aesthetic of what you're going for comes through properly.

These were catchy, they had little pop underbellies that showed through and you can hear vibrancy and music along with the slight brooding and edginess it delivers.

Great guitar work, which I think is probably the most important aspect of music like this. Making sure the guitars fit right with tone and performance is key. 

So again, a lot of attention to detail was certainly paid when it comes down to the performances and the tones, the synths and the guitars, and of course, the mix.

I got pulled into these tracks, and they served as a great escape. These songs can easily pull you away from wherever you are and whatever you're doing and put you in their world for a chunk of time.

The songs were goth-riddled pieces of post-punk perfection, and I love them.

Anyone who digs this kind of music will absolutely fall for these songs in 2 seconds flat.

Take a deep dive into both of these now and remember where you heard it first.

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