Hailing from Hammond, Louisiana, Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips is returning with his upcoming feature album, “(Bare)Ly Existing.” With this project, Troy looks to bare his soul for his listeners. He wants to put his raw thoughts and ideas into the world, accompanied by soulful alternative rock jams. It’s a thought-provoking journey into one’s inner psyche and the idea of being kinder to one’s self.
“(Bare)Ly Existing” isn’t simply an album. It’s a meditation on the experiences one faces throughout their lives. Please take a deep dive into the emotions we all face, all through the unique lens and writing of singer-songwriter extraordinaire Troy Bennett. These themes of personal sadness, deep friendships, and genuine love are baked into the 9-track album splendidly.
Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips’ specialty has always been expressing the world’s more minor details through his music. He internalizes the daily struggles of the typical person, treating them with the empathy they deserve. In a world that’s quickly becoming more apathetic to the plights of its people, Troy hopes to tear down these barriers and expose us to the truths all of us face.
The first single of the album, “Pale Room,” takes listeners through a calm and grand musical journey. Slowly shifting and morphing through its many phases, “Pale Room” is as majestic as it is grounded. It takes great pleasure in enveloping its listener with its growing warmth. From the finer musical details as the song builds up to its climax to the soft, sweet vocal performance from Troy, it’s a master class of musical expression.
“STAY,” the second single from “(Bare)Ly Existing,” is similarly calm and thought-provoking. Entirely recorded and performed by Troy Bennett himself, “STAY” is deeply personal. He sings of vague lost love and sweet, honeyed words, all accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar. This belies the song’s second half, ramping up the sound to create an intense and cathartic moment that captures any listener’s attention.
“(Bare)Ly Existing” isn’t just an album; it’s also a message from Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips’ to us, the listeners. He reaches out, telling us that through the hardships and pain, there’s still hope beyond it all. Sometimes, you must take a step back, reflect, and be kinder to yourself, even through difficult times. This message will undoubtedly impact its listeners, wrapped in indie folk, shoegaze-esque alternative rock package.
“(Bare)Ly Existing” releases on 5 July 2023. It will be available on all major streaming platforms and Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips’ Bandcamp page. For fans of alternative music that provokes deeper thought and ideas, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this release!
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