Manic Depression
Jackson VanHorn - A Silent Understanding
Manufacturer
Jackson VanHorn's solo musical venture began after the disbanding of previous bands TV Ghost and Phases. After a slew of demos, self-recorded singles, a mini-LP, and touring, Jackson VanHorn's musical craft came into its own with the release of last year's debut full-length, "After the Rehearsal", followed by a "Reworked EP", a digital collection of reworked songs made by the artist.
The all-new album, "A Silent Understanding", continues that craft by merging literary and cinematic influences with philosophical attentiveness. It peels back the veiled facade of society and holds a mirror to the self.
Both contemporary and timeless in its commentary, this record views the world through a critical lens. It acknowledges historical parallels (particularly in times of plague), while harboring frustration and disappointment with a world hurting both environmentally and socio-economically… leaving one acutely aware in a deafening silence.
"A Silent Understanding" explores the collapse of the individual within the context of a contemporary capitalist society, capturing the despondency and darkness felt by its widespread effects. Despite the tenebrosity, this new record is not completely devoid of light.
Tracklisting:
| No. | Track | Time |
| 1 | Common Era | 04:02 |
| 2 | Two Evils | 01:44 |
| 3 | Invisible Hand | 05:09 |
| 4 | Melancholia | 03:20 |
| 5 | Lady of Light | 02:27 |
| 6 | The Flame | 05:17 |
| 7 | A Silent Understanding pt. 1 | 02:57 |
| 8 | Dissent | 03:49 |
| 9 | Requiem | 05:24 |
| 10 | Anthropocene | 03:53 |
| 11 | Exile | 06:50 |
| 12 | A Silent Understanding pt. 2 | 01:53 |