Against The Dying Of The Light

by José González

Against The Dying Of The Light cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 March 2026
  • Label: Mute Records
  • Country: Sweden
  • Length: 45:22
  • Community rating: 3.27/5 from 9 ratings

Artists on this release: Hendrik Pauler

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Swedish singer-songwriter José González returns with his signature intimate and melancholic sound on 'Against The Dying Of The Light'. The album is a collection of delicate and beautiful songs built around his intricate, nylon-string guitar playing and gentle, soothing vocals. The lyrics are poetic and reflective, creating a profoundly moving and introspective listening experience.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, reflective, folk, guitars, minimal, melodic

Tracklist

  1. A Perfect Storm (3:04)
  2. Etyd (2:29)
  3. Against The Dying Of The Light (2:28)
  4. For Every Dusk (6:04)
  5. Sheet (3:21)
  6. Pajarito (1:40)
  7. Losing Game (Sick) (3:29)
  8. Ay Querida (3:06)
  9. U / Rawls Slöja (5:10)
  10. Gymnasten (4:01)
  11. Just A Rock (2:47)
  12. You & We (4:28)
  13. Joy (Can't Help But Sing) (3:10)

Credits

  • JosĂ© González - primary artist, mixed by, music by [all music written by], lyrics by [all lyrics written by], recorded by, producer [produced by]
  • Hannele Fernström - artwork
  • Hendrik Pauler - direct metal mastering by
  • Robert Samsonowitz - lettering [hand lettering by], graphic design
  • Hans Olsson - mastered by, mixed by

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