Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips have just released their latest album, ‘(Bare)Ly Existing’, an introspective, heart-felt and evocative project, musically characterised with its soft vocal performances, gentle acoustic guitar parts and folky drums. It’s a very emotional track list, with the electric guitar parts becoming an extension of the feelings the lyrics portray. The production is gorgeous, with an almost eerie elements to them, both texture and dynamics are used with incredible skill to build the soundscapes. Throughout the 35-minute runtime the songs are constantly pulling on your heartstrings and indirectly giving the audience the same introspective feeling in themselves as the album covers for the artist.
On the new release, he shares, “This record is an expulsion and catharsis of a lifetime of confusion and sadness. It’s only going to get weirder from here.”
Based in Louisiana, US, Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips goal is to rationalise the perpetual apathy of the human race on both a macro and micro scale through music. A champion of empathy, love and kindness, Troy uses his music to express these feelings and understand the alternative, a lack of love in the world. ‘(Bare)Ly Existing’ is a really exciting project from Troy Bennett’s Graveyard Lips, and is worth a listen for anyone who enjoys soft rock sounds and gorgeous vocals.
‘(Bare)Ly Existing’ is out now on streaming services:
