Dreaming

The second Obol CD, entitled Dreaming, features eleven tracks telling the story of a patient undergoing tests to diagnose what is killing him. As he fades in and out of consciousness, each song reveals a different past trauma or potential cause of his illness. Themes of estrangement and abuse, crises of faith, and sleep paralysis percolate to the surface. The album is more melodic and haunting than 2013’s comparatively upbeat Revoluçión. Dreaming features guitars by Jun Mantrano, plus drums from Will Tooker and long-time collaborator Jeremy Maher.

Dreaming is available for purchase from the band, and digital downloads are available via Bandcamp.