Review by troy
Living Casks, the latest album from Andrew Coltrane, is a masterclass in experimental electronic music. From start to finish, the album takes the listener on a journey through a sonic landscape that is both haunting and beautiful.
Coltrane's use of soundscapes and ambient textures creates an otherworldly atmosphere that is both unsettling and hypnotic. The album's title track, Living Casks, is a standout example of this, with its pulsing rhythms and eerie melodies.
Elsewhere on the album, Coltrane explores a variety of sonic textures and moods. The track "Breathless" is a slow-burning meditation on loss and grief, while "The End of Time" is a frenetic, high-energy piece that feels like a journey through a futuristic dystopia.
Throughout Living Casks, Coltrane demonstrates his mastery of electronic music and his ability to create evocative, immersive soundscapes. This is an album that rewards repeated listens, revealing new layers and textures with each play.