John Congleton and the Nighty Nite's Debut LP 'Until the Horror Goes'
By: Caryn Robbins
Legendary Grammy award-winning producer (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky, David Byrne) and formerly of The Paper Chase, John Congleton is now streaming his first solo album as John Congleton and the Nighty Nite. Until the Horror Goes (Fat Possum, 4/1), up today on Consequence of Sound, is a strange, deeply personal and existential opus. Congleton's new album conflicts almost aggressively with main-stream pop music; using unexpected orchestration and wild sounds to address the age-old internal struggle of body versus soul.
How can a consciousness be held in a body made of meat? Congleton asks this question in an album exploring the human condition and experience. Unsettling lyrics, dystopian sounds, and hyperactive vocals are combined to create an engrossing piece of art-one stressing the message behind the music as the focal point. Some claim the album triggers sensory overload. For others, it is cathartic experience, opening and challenging the mind of the listener. Congleton says what many of us are afraid to think and say, asking questions many of us ask ourselves but out loud. The engaged listener will appreciate his bold and unique approach in this lyrically and musically illuminating album. Purchase link: http://amzn.com/B01B2AY6NS Catch John Congleton and the Nighty Nite live:4/24 @ The Bishop Bar, Bloomington, IN
4/26 @ Brillobox, Pittsburgh, PA
4/27 @ Black Cat (Backstage), Washington, DC
4/28 @ Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY
4/29 @ Columbus Theatre (small room), Providence, RI
4/30 @ Great Scott, Allston, MA
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