Until They Burn Me, the duo of Cody Carlyle and Travis Jordan, return with ‘A Carnival of Reveries’, a chilling and soulful record that blends Americana, dark country, garage rock, punkgrass, and old murder ballads into something hauntingly beautiful. Released on Halloween 2025, the album captures both the grit and the ghost of human emotion—hope, despair, and everything in between. Having played together for over 30 years, their chemistry breathes life into each song, proving that their long friendship is the soul of their sound. This collection feels like a midnight drive through forgotten towns, where every song lights up a new corner of the dark.
“Dark & Deep” opens the record like a whisper from the grave, slow and heavy, setting the tone with haunting vocals and a rhythm that crawls under the skin. “To the Bone” follows with more energy, its sharp guitar work carrying a story of pain and honesty. “Licorice & Lollipops” contrasts the darkness with a strange sweetness, playful yet unsettling in its delivery. “Dig Them Graves” returns to the duo’s dark country roots, rough-edged and raw. “Night Passage of Painted Dog” brings a mysterious air, with lyrics that feel like a dream gone wrong. “Revealed to Him in the Wild” slows things down again, echoing loneliness and reflection through delicate instrumentals that hit deep.
The final stretch of the album carries the emotional weight of their long partnership. “White Devil” burns with anger and redemption, a track that bites but still feels alive. “The Golden Motel Room” paints a picture of forgotten souls in dimly lit places, while “Josef K” ends the album on a thoughtful note, referencing the strange search for meaning in chaos. Each song feels connected yet distinct, stitched together by shared spirit and honesty. ‘A Carnival of Reveries’ is more than an album—it’s a collection of ghost stories sung by two men who’ve lived enough to tell them well.
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