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Artwork by
Carmen Marchena

The Recluse

from Solemn Psalms

September 26th, 2025
8 tracks
41:31
Solemn Psalms
Solemn Psalms
The Recluse
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7:23
The Recluse
Rough Pass
And to think I said I wouldn’t do this I didn’t think I had a voice in this sound But sometimes you just have to try something new And sometimes, that can be profound The weight of the world is heavy on the shoulders Of the one who didn’t ask to be born And so we send up solemn prayers To whoever’s around We don't ask to be found Just one thing - we ask for relief
2:39

Completely created in a span of five intense days after hearing Cult of Luna's seminal album Somewhere Along The Highway.

Alan thanks: Gabriel Yadon, Chris Ragan, Adrian Gutierrez, Tiny, my mom and dad, Thomas Greene, Gavin MacRae, Tim Collins, Heidi McKee, and everyone who ever believed in me and my ability to make cool art

Credits

All music and lyrics written by Alan Brucke, with these exceptions:
Guest vocals and lyrics on track 4 by Chris Ragan
Guest solo on track 6, as well as songwriting on track 7 by Gabriel Yadon
Written and recorded at Hanging Puppet Audio in Walhalla, South Carolina by Alan Brucke
Cover art by Carmen Marchena