Dear listeners and readers of Soundville,

I’ve found a mysterious, melancholic, and philosophical release for you, ‘Plagued By Meaning’ by Infinite Error. As you listen and immerse yourself in it, you can disconnect from reality and sense the hidden and enigmatic facets of life that often remain beyond the reach of everyday discussions. Infinite Error explores mysterious themes bordering on philosophy, science, progress, and the human existence within these realms. His album ‘Plagued By Meaning’ was born from a recurring Reddit story, reflections on the world, loneliness, life, anonymity, and solitude. Infinite Error compares his release to a house that has held onto someone’s shadows for too long. The nine tracks of ‘Plagued By Meaning’ are steeped in obsessive thoughts, fears, and fixations. The music breathes, creaks, whispers from the corners, like walls that remember too much. And you will feel this eerie, mystical atmosphere through the anxious ambient soundscapes, dark indie elements, and Infinite Error’s hazy vocals.

I love how ‘Plagued By Meaning’ sounds and looks so cinematic and aesthetically refined. The dark aesthetic of its artwork only enhances the atmosphere, allowing you to fully dissolve into its arthouse sound, a fusion of ambient, electronic music, indie elements, arthouse influences, and orchestral arrangements. I suggest you drop everything right now and simply immerse yourself in the stunningly dark aesthetic of ‘Plagued By Meaning’.

You’ll sense an attempt to capture something elusive in the opening ambient track ‘Plagued By Meaning’, which sets a somber tone for the release. The lush string arrangements, flowing in minor tones, paint a dark, unsettling picture of something lurking in the shadows of the abyss. The following tracks, ‘In Lust’ and ‘King Eater’, deepen this atmosphere, with a steady, pulsating rhythm intensifying the mood, demonstrating how melody can be hypnotic.

The hazy vocals dissolve into synthetic textures at the end of phrases, sending chills in ‘In Lust’. Meanwhile, the entirely unique sound of ‘King Eater’ echoes with a sense of vast emptiness without feeling claustrophobic. The vocals, treated with echo, seem to disintegrate and merge with this space in a mysterious, dark, and intimate dance. Here, Infinite Error teeters between vanishing and affirming his presence.

In the more romantic and slow-paced sound of ‘Birds Calling It Quits,’ a restless mind finds solace. Gentle guitars and soft keys create a calming effect, with a sense of lightness and romance dissolving into the melancholy of dark harmonies. I’m completely captivated by the track’s hypnotic quality, deep bass, and orchestral elements that build an immersive atmosphere. It’s as if Infinite Error pulls the listener out of this hypnotic vacuum with the vibrant ‘Belatedness.’ Synth pads shimmer alongside steady guitar rhythms and a pulsing beat. If you’re looking for a track with an awakening effect, ‘Belatedness’ is exactly what you need. The lyrics allow for a cinematic narrative to take shape in the mind, unfolding from track to track like a single story set within one house.

‘Puerile’ and ‘Derealizing’ form a distinct loop that tightens with each measure. I’m fascinated by how ‘Puerile’ creates a sense of compressed space where the familiar shifts, opening the possibility of sensing something otherworldly, always lurking in the shadows. Meanwhile, ‘Derealizing’ offers a feeling of acceptance. Flowing rhythms, textured arrangements, and a swaying beat pull you in, making you want to follow the rhythm and move along with it. This unique arthouse sound has a soothing effect, bringing both inspiration and a sense of peace with one’s fears. As the album nears its end, ‘Little Devils’ sounds like it exists on the border between oblivion and memory.

The rhythm pulses like echoes of someone’s lingering presence, while the anxious vocals dissolve into the soundscape, only to return, as if trying to prove that the presence was not in vain. The release closes with ‘Causing You Worry,’ carried by delicate piano, a melody that could have been born in a dark, abandoned mansion haunted by ghosts. Infinite Error’s vocals, loud and clear, have an awakening effect, yet the gothic undertones and unease remain. It feels like a quiet reminder that light and darkness always follow each other, and darkness is as inevitable as light.

I’m in awe of the structure of ‘Causing You Worry.’ It feels like the track teeters on the edge of dissolution, as if the melody and vocals are trying to hide, to slip away unnoticed. But every pause is proof that they were here, that they felt something, searched for something. Absolutely incredible atmosphere. God, that was amazing! You felt it too, right?

Hey, Infinite Error! Thank you for creating such unique music. Every track in ‘Plagued By Meaning’ feels like a piece of a larger story, and the way you experiment with harmonies, sound, and instruments is simply divine. This is undoubtedly one of those releases that can shift the course of things. I sense an overwhelming number of thoughts, stories, and narratives unfolding in my mind with each listen. Flawless! Keep making more of this incredible music. I’m sharing this album with everyone, let them experience this different sonic reality too. I love it and need more! I’m your fan!

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With much love,
Soundville