Glyss Unveils "Eternal Return," a Masterpiece of Atmospheric Grit
Los Angeles-based dreamgaze outfit Glyss has unveiled Eternal Return, a sweeping and immersive album that firmly establishes the band's sonic identity. Released on January 22, 2025, the record is the brainchild of Solomon Rosenthal, who took on the ambitious task of writing, performing, producing, and mixing the album during the summer and fall of 2024. Mastered by Ike Zwanniken, the result is a polished yet raw exploration of sound that bridges dream pop's ethereal beauty with the weight and grit of grungegaze and shoegaze.
Eternal Return is a deeply textured and introspective work, capturing a kaleidoscope of emotions within its lush, reverb-drenched soundscapes. Rosenthal’s meticulous craftsmanship is evident in every layer, with cascading guitars, shimmering melodies, and enveloping atmospherics creating a sense of boundless space. The production strikes a delicate balance between intimacy and expansiveness, pulling listeners into an auditory realm where emotions and sonics intertwine.
The album’s sound design is both nostalgic and forward-thinking, drawing on the dreamy haze of 1990s shoegaze while infusing it with a modern, cinematic sensibility. Rosenthal’s multi-instrumental prowess is on full display, with each track offering intricate arrangements that reveal new details with every listen. The swirling interplay between shimmering guitars and resonant basslines is anchored by driving rhythms, creating a sound that is simultaneously grounded and transcendent.
Mastering engineer Ike Zwanniken adds the final touch, enhancing the album’s dynamic range and ensuring every note resonates with clarity and depth. This partnership between Rosenthal's vision and Zwanniken's technical finesse brings Eternal Return to life as an emotionally charged sonic journey.
Glyss taps into the timeless allure of dream pop and shoegaze while embracing grungegaze's raw edge, making Eternal Return a standout release. The album feels both like a journey into the subconscious and a reflection on the cyclical nature of life—an eternal return to themes of love, loss, and longing. With this release, Glyss asserts itself as a defining voice in the dreamgaze and shoegaze revival, delivering an album that will undoubtedly linger in the minds of listeners long after its final chord.
