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Dean Hurley, renowned for his sound design work with David Lynch, teams up with the enigmatic Romance for an evocative exploration of VHS-frazzled post-vapor euphoric melodrama. This feature-length album, ‘In Every Dream Home A Heartache,’ crafts a haunting narrative through the lens of rearranged samples sourced from YouTube’s vast memory banks.
Dean Hurley has been an integral part of David Lynch’s projects since 2007’s ‘Inland Empire,’ most notably contributing to the acclaimed ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ in 2017. Hurley’s solo endeavors have established his unique style, blending the melancholic ambiance of NYC illbient with evocative soundscapes, as exemplified in his 2020 release “Concrete Feather.” Meanwhile, Romance remains shrouded in mystery, known for blurring the lines between high and low art. Their recent works, like the transformative ‘Once Upon A Time,’ showcase their ability to elevate familiar cultural elements into profound auditory experiences.
‘In Every Dream Home A Heartache’ celebrates the melodramatic essence of daytime soap operas, imbuing it with a nostalgic charm through finely smudged, rearranged samples. The album draws on a rich tapestry of online archives and personal collections, resulting in a contemporary classic that resonates with the haunting atmospheres of The Caretaker and the dreamlike quality of Pinkcourtesyphone. Influences of Angelo Badalamenti and Mark Snow are subtly woven throughout, adding to the album’s immersive allure.
Spanning 13 tracks, the suite captures the heart-in-mouth tension and intrigue typical of soap operas, while delving into themes of hidden terror, secret relationships, and familial turmoil. Each scene transitions seamlessly, creating a continuous narrative that echoes the banal yet poetic examination of life and death, reminiscent of Lynch’s original ‘Twin Peaks’ series. The album navigates nostalgic chicanery with a deft touch, drawing listeners into a world where the mundane domestic interior becomes a stage for profound emotional drama.
‘In Every Dream Home A Heartache’ masterfully bridges the gap between Laura Palmer’s home videos, The Caretaker’s blurred memories, and Boards of Canada’s interludes. It stands as a testament to the power of reimagined samples and innovative sound design, offering an unparalleled auditory experience that lingers long after the final note fades. This collaboration between Dean Hurley and Romance is a compelling journey into the heart of melodramatic allure, setting a new standard for the genre.
