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Jose Gonzalez returns with Against the Dying of the Light, a meditation on humanity and resistance in an age of algorithmic control. Following the introspective Local Valley, this new album expands his vision into a global humanist statementa call to preserve what makes us human when technology threatens to reshape our relationships and attention. Working within deliberate minimalism, Gonzalez achieves remarkable emotional range through subtle variation and restraint. Each track unfolds with distinct character, proving the power of self-imposed creative limits. Written in English, Swedish, and Spanish, the record honors his Swedish-Argentine heritage while speaking to universal themes of disconnection and defiance. The title track channels folk music's protest tradition, urging listeners to reject dehumanizing systems and celebrate the fact of being alive. Across the album, his hypnotic guitar work and unmistakably gentle voice create a singular sonic worldintimate yet urgent, personal yet undeniably political. Limited edition white vinyl pressing.