Curse by Pale Dream: Album Review

by Gabe Finch December 19, 2022

December 19, 2022

Curse by Pale Dream: Album Review

Pale Dream’s album “Curse” fits the perfect mood for lounging or immersing yourself in the serenity of walking on a beach. The indie-pop and ambient sound from the band is quite intriguing and pertain to a soft-spoken lullaby.

I went in listening to the album with an open mind, and felt quite delighted with its beginnings in “Heartache”. The tune is quite captivating and surrounds the air with echoes from the guitars and synths. Quite ethereal and ominous, the song manages to bring forth a commendable performance filled with vocal pieces that speak about a tragic sentiment we’re all familiar with. Reaching the sequence of “Walt and Penny” felt like stepping into a room full of neon lights away from the smoky scenes of the previous tracks. The song has more of a kick to it and has a nice punchy bass line. The indie-pop texture is more prominent here, and as the guitars bring forth a catchy hook, the singer takes the mic for a graceful piece.

“Curse” is a mysterious tune filled with the delight of ambient escapism through moody synergy. The guitar’s texture is quite vibrant and has a stellar tone. It delightfully captures that minimalistic feel resonating from crisp indie tunes. In its entirety, the album is themed with a dark color palette all the while ensuring an atmospheric sound that was quite alluring to hear.