Song Review // 2020-09-24

Chelsea Wolfe

Hiss Spun

The Culling

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Vocals

There is a natural element to Chelsea's voice. It is very authentic. It has a haunting vibe to it. This is an example of someone who does well staying in a calm space with her voice. It is right for her.

Music

I like the way she produces the sound of the song. She isn't simply strumming. I would be proud to have come up with something like this. Easy listening with an atmosphere to it.

Lyrics

To me it seems that these lyrics are addressing something painful that happened to someone and was never talked about. Either the person moved on and the secret was supposed to be forgotten or maybe the person died and any talk about it ended with their death. It feels like there is a sense of shame around it. Also, it seems that it is being grieved and not truly forgotten. 

The way this is written really makes me want to know more about what the story is here. There is sense of mystery about it.

Dead eyes, I only call you when you're in my dreams
Died too young, the culling then, it was obscene
I am depleted by love
I am depleted by love

I'll never tell the secrets of my family
Bled out, a cult of anonymity
The kettle is wheeling, my love
Riding on the back of a hell they caused