Review: "Death in the Valley!" - Goldtooth
- Hanna Kowal
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Goldtooth's song "Death in the Valley!" takes listeners through slices of the speaker's life and relationship. Its unique details paint a picture through the lyrics, as the song inches towards the character's fated end stated in the song's title. This bright track shows beauty in the mundane with words like "come and kiss me in the frozen food aisle" showing just how romanticized a love-struck mind can be. Bringing in thrilling feelings, the chorus expresses a need for a break from the speaker's routine—a building energy held in the lyrics "about to explode". Dreamlike and eternal, the speaker clings to their love, with a fairytale-like proposition running away and starting a family together. Exploring the fine line between hope and destiny, this energetic track lets listeners bask in the glory of what might have been.
With delicate verses and a chorus full of heart, "Death in the Valley!" is the type of tune that embodies the nuance of its lyrics. Pulsing bass and percussion open the track, contrasting nicely with Tyler Carlson's breathy, high vocals. Expressive singing through the verse turns to throaty quality as twinkling electronic instrumentals pick up. The sound matches the sweet nostalgia of the lyrics, offering an overall dreamy and reflective feeling. Catchy and bright, the chorus bursts with sound as the instrumentals gain volume. Energetic low vocals and vocalizing ground the song with high and low layers of singing that will make you want to sing along. An angelic-sounding bridge brings in high vocals and key changes that infuse the song with a climactic cinematic quality. Whether you are looking for a track with a story or one that has an intriguing texture to its sound, this tune is packed with excitement.
Goldtooth is an electro-pop duo with flair, blending airy, dream-like vocals and intense, bass-heavy instrumentals in their distinct sound. The group consists of singer/songwriter Tyler Carlson and producer Max Landry, and together they released their first EP in 2024. The duo has started to show off their vibrant stage presence, supporting Fischer King's album release show and having recently performed at Los Angeles's very own Hotel Cafe. The duo has collaborated with other artists, letting their electro-pop style shine through in a remix of Marian Hill's "Disco Baby". Check out the links below to keep up to date with their music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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