Carving the Stone

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On his second album 'Carving the Stone', David Balfe expands the scope of For Those I Love from the personal grief of his debut to a broader, politically charged critique of modern Dublin. His raw, spoken-word delivery documents the struggles of the working class against gentrification, civic disillusionment, and rising right-wing sentiment. The self-produced sound is a dense and often abrasive mix of electronic textures, club rhythms, and sharp post-punk guitars, creating a stark but compelling portrait of a city and a generation under duress.