Andrew Coltrane - Miserable And Degenerate

Review by Darrin Bass

Andrew Coltrane's album "Miserable And Degenerate" is a raw and intense experience that showcases the artist's unique approach to noise music. From the opening track "Burning Bridges" to the closing "Final Descent", Coltrane delivers a relentless barrage of distorted sounds and dissonant melodies that push the boundaries of what can be considered music.

The album features a variety of instruments and techniques, from the screeching feedback of "The Silent Treatment" to the hypnotic drones of "Dead End". Coltrane's use of field recordings and found sounds adds an extra layer of texture to the tracks, creating a sense of chaos and unease that permeates the entire album.

Despite its abrasive nature, "Miserable And Degenerate" is also a deeply emotional work. Tracks like "Painful Memories" and "Haunted By The Past" are filled with a sense of melancholy and despair that is both cathartic and unsettling.

Summary by Darrin Bass

Andrew Coltrane's "Miserable And Degenerate" is a challenging but rewarding listen for fans of experimental music. It's a visceral and uncompromising work that demands attention and rewards those who are willing to immerse themselves in its twisted world.