MP3: House of Wolves - "50's"
Pain is irrelevant in the face of euphoric nostalgia. The present might be dressed in unwelcome sorrow, but memories of what was hide the wounds of how unfortunate things have become. There's no ignorance of the bitterness that exists in the moment, but, over time, the negative is buried under the intense longing for the past and that cinematic love of the great, unforgettable memories. All is forgiven for another chance at the dream -- that which you only see in the movies. Here's a tender moment of a person with resilient faith that one person can change another for the better.
House of Wolves is the solo project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rey Villalobos (the name "House of Wolves" comes from the translation of his last name from Spanish to English). There's a quiet yet captivating ambience to House of Wolves that only magnifies its vulnerability and sincerity. The honesty and utter lack of guile allow Villalobos to more accurately and convincingly convey what he feels without a need to poetically tuck himself away inside a pocket of mystery. This is folk music that expands and encompasses the listener with its careful consideration and inclusion of ambient music's absorbing textures and space. Within the serenity of his music, there's a sense that what Villalobos sings and expresses is something of secret significance -- the kind of thing most people only share through a whisper or in private to only one trustworthy soul.
Check out another track from House of Wolves called "Jealous" below.
MP3: House of Wolves - "Jealous"
"50's" and "Jealous" are from House of Wolves' forthcoming album Fold in the Wind, out June 17th. The album was produced and mixed by John Askew (The Dodos/Neko Case, Peggy Sue). Hear the whole thing below.
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