The path that director David Lynch took with Crazy Clown Time (2011) must have pleased him, because he happily continues with this on The Big Dream. Well, cheerful… As in his films, his music never really gets cheerful. The capriciousness and eccentricity that are the man's trademark are again presented here in the form of very dark americana that will make few listeners particularly happy. As
… with his films, there is a constant threat in Lynch's music. As if you were going to stay in the southernmost tip of Texas in a bed and breakfast where the musical entertainment is provided by a retarded redneck family, while the spectators, tied to their seats, patiently watch and wait for their turn to be taken care of by their son who tries to start up his chainsaw in the background. Such an atmosphere. Those who are very curious about the story behind The Big Dream can find a link on www.davidlynch.com, on which Lynch comments on all tracks. He should do that with his films. (AD)more
