Wrekmeister Harmonies 'We Love To Look at the Carnage'

'We Love To Look at the Carnage' is one of Wrekmeister Harmonies' most intimate and emotionally charged works. Centered around the core duo of JR Robinson and Esther Shaw, the album moves away from the grand orchestrations of their earlier releases, focusing instead on raw, stripped-down arrangements. Joined by Thor Harris (Swans) on percussion and Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu) on electronics, the record introduces subtle new textures while preserving its haunting minimalism.

Charting a restless journey from midnight to dawn, the album explores themes of anxiety, endurance, and introspection. Robinson’s brooding baritone and stark lyrics are met by Shaw’s ethereal vocals, delicate keyboards, and expressive violin lines, creating a tense, emotionally resonant soundscape. Each track shifts between moments of darkness and fragile calm, guiding the listener through a metaphorical night towards the faint light of hope. 'We Love To Look at the Carnage' stands as a powerful meditation on resilience and the beauty found in persistence against inner turmoil.