The Lightest Straw dives into the collapse of an invincible soul—a theme rooted deep within the echoes of their 2007 release, The Water Fields. With a nod to their doom and death metal roots, this track explodes with a brutal yet beautifully orchestrated soundscape, layering 40 vocal tracks into an intense, haunting blend. It captures the raw cry of longing: “I wish I never lost the desire to be much greater than I am.”

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Grinding against the struggles of the past, THE OLD DEAD TREE‘s journey to this point has been far from smooth. Separation and silence almost dimmed their light, but their unbreakable spirit ignited a comeback like no other. With Second Thoughts, they plunge deep into life’s paradox—a raw, unfiltered exploration of anguish and fleeting joy. Songs like lead single Unpredictable and Solastalgia push you into the depths of your soul, only to pull you out with renewed strength.