David Kushner - The Dichotomy
David Kushner - The Dichotomy
The Dichotomy, David Kushner’s debut album delves into the tapestry of human existence by exploring two contrasts. Comprising 17 songs, this musical work examines the interplay between light and darkness, happiness and sadness, anger and love, hero and villains, and the dichotomy of our inner demons and angels. Through a fusion of introspective lyrics, David Kushner captures the essence of emotional experiences, providing connection from all walks of life.
The Dichotomy is split into four individual sections, the first, comprised of five songs -- including “No High,” “Poison,” “Skin and Bones,” “Hero” and “You and Me” -- finds Kushner caught up in feelings of lust, jealousy, anger and desire, with demons including addiction and violence. The second section of five songs – “Love Is Going to Kill Us,” “Dead Man,” “Flesh x Blood,” “Sweet Oblivion” and “Buried at Sea” – delves into death, conflict and the desire for awakening. The third consists of three songs – “Humankind,” “Universe” and “Heaven Sees” -- which take a wider view of the world and humanity, exploring the existential meaning of life. The final four tracks – starting with the first single, “Darkerside” into “California Nights,” “Saving Your Soul” and “Daylight” – represent David coming full circle to themes of revelation, healing and entering the light, while still wondering, “I scream to God at night/Afraid that I just might/Be talking to yourself/And living in my hell.” Even at the point of accepting forgiveness, there’s a nagging uncertainty that can’t be fully suppressed as the struggle continues.
Among the top producers on the album are Steve Rusch [Beyonce, Diplo, Colbie Caillat, Solange, Logic], TMS [Lewis Capaldi, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, John Legend, G-Eazy, Bebe Rexha], Ojivolta [Kanye West, Playboi Carti, XXXTentacion, Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Halsey] and Rob Kirwan [Hozier’s “Take Me to the Church,” PJ Harvey, Local Natives, U2, Depeche Mode, Sneaker Pimps].
The Dichotomy is available to order here on limited edition Gold vinyl 2 LP (for sale exclusively at indie record shops) and on CD. While supplies last copies of the vinyl are signed by David Kushner.
TRACKLIST
RECORD 1
SIDE A
A1. No High
A2. Poison
A3. Skin and Bones
A4. Hero
A5. You and Me
SIDE B
B1. Love Is Going To Kill Us
B2. Dead Man
B3. Flesh x Blood
B4. Sweet Oblivion
B5. Buried at Sea
RECORD 2
SIDE C
C1. Humankind
C2. Universe
C3. Heaven Sees
SIDE D
D1. Darkerside
D2. California Nights
D3. Saving Your Soul
D4. Daylight
Due to the special nature of this release, orders are limited to one (1) per person / household.
**Preorders placed for store pickup will be held for three months after our event with Kushner. Please pick up your The Dichotomy preorder no later than November 30th.