Post-folk musician Denni Ian introduces his expressionistic album, “SALT KING,” with the brooding track, “I Plan to Run Out of Darkness.”
The song’s journey commences with piano keys, with its sound receding closer to our ears in gentle waves. Gradually, the guitar chimes in, beckoning its riffs. But it’s the vocals that take center stage, and they’re nothing short of haunting. Denni Ian’s voice boasts a deep resonance that adds an air of mystery and weight to the music. This is where the brooding essence of the track truly emerges.
The song continues to unfold, moving seamlessly through soothing melodies, all the while anchored by the grounding presence of hard-hitting drums. The singer delves into cryptic poetry. Melodic and feminine vocals join in during the chorus. It’s in this contrast that the song thrives, intertwining darkness with light.
The singer has gone through life-altering altercations prior to releasing this album, but he came out of the darkness stronger than ever, wrote the songs hospitalized, and released them. The album is a canvas painted with uncanny symbolism, rooted in classic folk songwriting traditions, and enriched with post-punk, indie-folk, and art-rock aesthetics, all with a unique and distinctive flair. If you like your wine-tasting session this diverse, this album is right up your alley
Denni Ian came together as the conductor of an orchestrated sequence with a talented ensemble of musicians for his organic and mesmerizing album. “I Plan to Run Out of Darkness” is your rabbit hole into the wonderland of “SALT KING.”
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Review By: Naomi Joan