To See the Next Part of the Dream
To See the Next Part of the Dream is the second studio album by South Korean musician Parannoul. It was independently released on February 23, 2021. Background. As of May 2021, the person behind Parannoul remains anonymous, with none knowing their name, age, or whether the album was created with the help of any others. The text accompanying the album's release on Bandcamp includes Parannoul talking of themselves as an “active loser,” “below average in height, appearance and everything else,” with “singing skills [that] are fucking awful”. The album includes themes  of nostalgia and contains many references to the culture of the early 2000s, such as Welcome to the N.H.K., Goodnight Punpun, and All About Lily Chou-Chou. Critical reception. Grant Sharples of "Consequence of Sound" wrote that "Each song is its own exercise in catharsis, an instrumental foundation that gives Parannoul the liberty to drown their voice amidst the noise." Ian Cohen of "Pitchfork" stated: "The ambitious and alluring music expertly captures the feeling of a sound so uncannily familiar that it truly feels like a dream." Track listing. All tracks written by Parannoul. To See the Next Part of