Jaisalmer

by The Valery Trails

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'Jaisalmer', is the first single from The Valery Trails' fourth album, The Sky Is Blue, due out on August 12th.

The song tumbles out of the speakers with an electric effervescence, a thrilling mix of power pop and indie rock distorted guitars, declamatory horns in the vein of The Saints circa '78 and a seamless blend of UK and and US reference points – like Bob Mould fronting The Boo Radleys. Added features include Tim Steward (Screamfeeder, We All Want To) on guitar and Skye Staniford (We All Want To) on vocals.

"The first verse popped into my head while I was traveling through India and wouldn’t go away," explains Andrew. "I think it was my songwriting brain processing the chaos and sensory overload of India. I took some time to flesh out the lyrics, adding a second and third verse reflecting the traveling state of mind I was in, with the last line directly referencing my surroundings."

lyrics

What is this foolishness?
Why are you taunting me?
What is this foolishness?
Why is it haunting me?

Ch:
I have no right to ask you anything
I have no right to tell you anything

What is this restlessness?
What does it mean to me?
What is this restlessness?
Empty heart and open seas

Where do we go from here?
It could be anywhere
Where do we go from here?
Broken streets and desert air

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released June 28, 2022
The Valery Trails are:
Andrew Bower - Guitars/Vocals
Sean Bower - Bass
Dan McNaulty - Drums

Additional Musicians:
Tim Steward - Guitars/Vocals
Skye Staniford - Vocals
Terminus Horns - Horn Section

Recorded by Darek Mudge
Additional Recording by Andrew Bower
Mixed by Scott Solter
Mastered by Scott Craggs

Cover Art by Andrew Bower

Written by Andrew Bower

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Atmospheric guitar-based indie rock

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