REVIEW: Kramies – ‘Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour’

Kramies is back, and this time, he’s bidding adieu to the “Dreampop Troubadour” persona while doubling down on the otherworldly magic that’s become his calling card. ‘Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour’ sweeps you off your feet and drifts you into a realm where folklore, nostalgia, and spectral beauty collide.

From the first note, the influence of Grammy-winning producer Mario McNulty is clear, as its lush textures, nuanced layering, and cinematic precision make each track feel alive, yet untethered. Kramies’ voice floats through the arrangements like a soft, luminous guide, navigating stories steeped in memory, myth, and quiet longing. Every chord, synth, and reverb-soaked guitar line is a brushstroke painting a world that’s delicate, haunting, and vividly alive.

What’s most thrilling about this record is its fearless embrace of contradiction. Melancholy dances with wonder, and each song is a miniature narrative in motion. The album never overstays its welcome, yet each listen uncovers new subtleties, and hints of magic hidden in the production. It’s cinematic without being grandiose, and entirely unmistakable as Kramies.

For anyone craving music that challenges the ordinary while feeling intensely personal, ‘Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour’ delivers in spades. It’s a declaration of artistic freedom, a whimsical yet grounded exploration of emotion, and a masterclass in how to craft a world that leaves a lasting impression. Kramies has once again proven he can build a universe where folklore and modernity coexist, and invite us to wander within it.