Washed Out - All Over Now: Dreamy landscapes in imaginary worlds

Paracosm by Washed Out (Bandcamp)

Georgia synth pop act Washed Out delivers our striking second pill of the day. All Over Now is the last song on their (it's only one dude, but you get what I say) 2013 release, the suitably named Paracosm. Now, a Paracosm is the name used to refer to imaginary worlds created by one person, or more, and it describes exactly what the album is about, but for some reason, this particular song seemed to resonate more with me. I guess it's because it conveys a certain longing, melancholy or even a farewell kind of feeling, which is only logical, this song being the album closer.

Come to think of it, that's genius. It actually makes you want to spin it around again and again, that's where the beauty lies. That special feeling of being distanced, of something done and finished, becomes unbearable once the song is over, so you're left with no choice but to go back. There's a certain uneasiness underlying the apparent soothing melodies and atmospheric synths being effectively delivered right into your soul, and that effectiveness is what makes great music. 

Now, don't wait around, check the song out right here, right now, in the embedded track below. Leave us a comment and stay tuned for more "where the hell am I?" action!