Grey Tower Heights – Worse Fears (2022)
Inspired by the likes of Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen, Grey Tower Heights shares a sense of optimism in existential angst. Originally beginning as a solo project, the group explores human fragility and themes of vulnerability in their piano-driven sound. Following their well-received debut single, ‘I Don’t Know Your Name’ (read our review here), Grey Tower Heights began building a reputation for engaging harmonies on an international level. The most recent addition to their discography is the single ‘Worse Fears’.
Described by Rising Artists Blog as creating poetic music that is far from the happy-go-lucky mainstream and filled with depth, Grey Tower Heights brings old-school profoundness to contemporary scenes. Unlike alternative pop ‘I Don’t Know Your Name’, ‘Worse Fears’ is slower, steadier and smoother. While there was a slight reminiscence to Amanda Palmer in the debut track, the sophomore single only retains Palmer’s obscurity and eclecticism. Bold, rich tones are layered atop a powerful piano-driven melody highlighting the beauty of simplicity.
Haunting and wistful, the melodic arrangement is flowing but has a darkness in its tune. Touching on a sense of melancholia within a hazy soundscape, there is an ethereal intimacy to ‘Worse Fears’. Moreover, this sense of intense otherworldliness is enhanced by the whispered vocals reaching into your soul and plucking at your heartstrings. Known for exquisite story-telling and self-expression, ‘Worse Fears’ acts as a catharsis for sleepless nights, desperate emotions and the frailty of human existence.
For more from Grey Tower Heights, be sure to check out their official website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
