Ghost Years; shot in the Mojave Desert, explores the ravaged cemeteries that were left behind and the dilapidated buildings that barely cease to exist while reminiscing the haunted history that was Ludlow, California.
The industrial duo layer gothic imagery with their own hypnotic personas in a black and white apocalyptic short film.
lyrics
These memories are burning
a hole in my back pocket
keeping a track of the ghost years all this time
is eating me alive
Life at large
in a one horse town
If you regret it
you can pretend you were not around
Is there a hand holding me under
or is it my own weight?
I've been told to keep my eyes open
but I can't watch
Life at large
in a one horse town
If you regret it
you can pretend you were not around
Is there a hand holding me under
or is it my own weight
I've been told to keep my eyes open
but I can't watch anymore
credits
from VOWWS EP,
released June 4, 2013
Music and lyrics by VOWWS. Performed by VOWWS. All programming by VOWWS. Produced by VOWWS, Kevin McMahon and Rick Parker. Recorded at Marcata Studios New Paltz NY, The Sandbox Los Angeles CA and assorted other spaces.
It's uncanny just how good Actors is at emulating that Post-Punk synth sound from my younger days.
Each listen just gets better and better. I feel slightly ashamed for not having heard this album until a few short days ago. modestwriggles
Dreamy gothgaze with necessary tension, energy, rhythm & hooks. All proceeds benefit Oakland fire relief efforts til 12/13. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 7, 2016