Invigorating in its range of twinkling introspection and ardent guitar distortion, “Truth and Reconciliation” is a recent single from Cargocastle, an artist based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The project marks the work of Cory Wayne Dell, whose own experience with childhood abuse and its ensuing healing process inspires this impactful release, in addition to being influenced by artists like David Gilmour and Devin Townsend.
“Truth and Reconciliation was born after a round of intense PTSD flashbacks centered around the childhood abuse I endured,” Dell says. “For the first time in my life, I created music during the healing process as opposed to simply listening to music to stay grounded.” The result captivates, fully immersing in its dynamic tonal pursuits and expansive structural tendencies.
Sporadic synth pulses craft an initially dark soundscape, building into an array of venomous guitar distortion and aligning rhythmic passion. This rock-ready spell traverses seamlessly into a spacious, cinematic ambience past the two-minute turn — melding cracking electronic effects and lonesome synth tones with grippingly atmospheric entrancement. Pounding keys, heartfelt strings, and inventive textural incorporations linger into the satiating finale; “Truth and Reconciliation” is a thorough success from Cargocastle.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Obscure Ambient.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
