Prepare yourself to be pulled in by a dark tide and engulfed in the waves of soul-stirring enigmatic music. Paul Bidault provides the listener with this experience through his upcoming album, “Dark Tides,” set to drop on April 23, 2024. This album uses dark lyricism to explore betrayal, loss, revenge, and love themes. “Dark Tides” was written and produced by Paul alone, representing his musical artistry’s prowess.
“Devil Dressed In White” kickstarts this album with instrumentals with a gothic vibe, one you’d hear in an eerie yet light-hearted animated horror film. Guitar riffs are layered with Paul’s raspy vocals that give off the effect of being “scarred,” which is the aftermath of seeing a “devil dressed in white.”
“Who Do You Think You Are?” begins with the pounding of drums captivating the listener. The instruments are upbeat, almost carnival-like, starkly contrasting to Paul’s haunting vocals about a love that has “stripped” him. This track uses sound effects of a snake rattling and a clock ticking, bringing life to the dark lyrical storytelling.
Tracks like “Cannibals” and “Evil Games” also have dark lyrical storytelling layered with feel-good instrumentals. “Lady Grey” closes this horrifically beautiful album with a track about revenge with the black and white feelings for the “lady.”
Paul Bidault has a unique gift for setting dark and eerie atmospheres through musical soundscapes and powerful vocal delivery. Mark your calendars for April 23rd, as you will want to experience this album hot when it drops!
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Review by Aria Cohen