DEAD LETTER CIRCUS

One of Australia’s most loved prog-rock bands, Dead Letter Circus’ 2018 self-titled album is something that will closely resonate with listeners. Everybody is fighting their own battles and throughout the album, vocalist Kim Benzie admits that these frustrations and difficulties can begin to wear down your hope and sense of self-worth. However, he pleads for increased self-awareness and urges us to remember that we have the power to create and effect change.

The instrumentation of “Dead Letter Circus” supports the emotion conveyed by the lyrics. Driving beats and baselines create a sense of urgency and the album develops melancholy through use of slow tempos – hitting notes softly and integrating semibreves. And, coupled with crescendo’s that foster a sense relief, the album features rockin’ riffs that make your feel powerful.