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Caroline Rose released their latest album “The Art of Forgetting” yesterday. Full of raw, intense emotion, Rose's album reflects on a series of heartbreaking events. Layered with acoustic style, dreamy synth, orchestra, and voicemail messages, Rose gravitated towards instruments that naturally change or decay over time, embodying characteristics of fading or faulty memories. The result of these choices is an album altogether gleaming and haunted, a cathartic meditation on memory.
The album's second track “Rebirth” builds from soft, electronic vocals and synth to rugged acoustic instrumentation. The vocal effect makes this track feel other-worldly. Rose's vocals sound chant-like, repeating rhythms in a low range. I love the intensity this song ends on. The strong, percussive style yields an epic completion.
“Everywhere I Go I Bring the Rain” captures an indie rock sound. This track feels bright, incorporating hazy pop elements with upbeat guitar and drums. Contrasting with “Rebirth,” this song features a higher pitch in vocals, adding to its indie feel. Dreamy and glowing, Rose presents a range in moods and styles with these different tracks.
Closing out the album, “Where Do I Go From Here?” matches in rock style. Rose compels listeners with strong, emotive vocals. Following a soft instrumental section, powerful crashing drums and synth break through. On a gentle close, the next steps are uncertain, but potential lies on the horizon.
With a dynamic concept behind The Art of Forgetting, Rose creates gorgeously vulnerable music. Blending an array of musical styles, their sound is full and unique. I love the use of different media like voicemails to give the album life and texture. Caroline Rose has made their mark with this album, and I’m excited to see what they create in the future.
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