The reverse delay noises in the opening of “burnt out star” by Immortal Wound is like the opening credits for a short film and contrasts with the song proper with its gently processed percussion and circular guitar strumming and vocals hazy in the mix. But all of this allows the song to seem much more voluminous than it is. In fact its economy of songwriting is impressive on its own at two minutes thirty-seven the song goes through a variety of moods, textures and atmospheric dynamics as the singers speak to a love that has broken but not for good and a desire for reconnection and reconciliation. With the reverse delay noises reprising at the end and the lyric “and leaves me loveless” one wonders if it’s a tiny bit of an homage to My Bloody Valentine and that band’s own disregard for conventional song structure and use of sounds in a rock context. But this song is clearly not a direct and obvious descendant of that most hallowed of shoegaze bands. The dissonance in this song paired with the melody creates a sweetness of mood that’s undeniable and imbues its yearning for romantic satisfaction with a spirit of hope. Listen to “burnt out star” on Spotify and follow Immortal Wound at the links provided. Below the links you can see the fantastical video for the song as well.
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