A nostalgic rock and folk intertwining enthralls across Lifetime of Unending Joy, the new album from Valley Taylor. Citing influences like Pavement, Modest Mouse, and Bon Iver, there’s a nostalgic and contemplative warmness to the sound presented. “This album is an album that embodies the freedom that comes from accepting yourself and the world you live in and working on changing things after that point,” explains Taylor, who is joined by Geoff Nelson on lead guitar.
“If I Tried” begins the album with an introspective allure, asking “would you follow me into the ground?” as trickling guitar layers combine with hypnotic effect. The hazy, melodic charm is evident here from the get-go, and that continues on “I Don’t Wanna Die,” where mellow vocals combine with twangy guitar plucks for a sound fondly reminiscent of Beck.
The highlights continue consistently from there. “In My Head I’m So Funny” is a melodic standpoint, admitting “I feel fine living on someone else’s time,” with a nonchalant tonal immersion alongside the jangly guitars. “Lover In A House Of Cards” embraces a more nocturnal, acoustic-set intrigue — showcasing Valley Taylor’s enjoyable range, impressing from folk-centric introspection to hazily enjoyable rockers. Lifetime Of Unending Joy is a memorable output throughout.
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“If I Tried” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
