This psychedelic experiment is a brain melting experience. Chris Weary, better known as The Dirty Coast, puts you in a neurological coma without the benefit of any other substance except his music. The CD is appropriately called The Vast Regressive State. I’m still trying to make my way back to reality after listening. Weary has a peculiar way of executing trance-like episodes through 11 very distinctive tracks.
“In Cold Air” left me a little cold. There is a clever fusion of sound effects and instrumentation but it felt unfinished to me. Personally I am driven by strong lyrical content and this song had none. This haunting instrumental fades out making me feel like there should have been an immediate burst of communication; however, my needs were never satisfied. Then I heard “Neurotic.” I have to admit Weary always chooses his titles wisely. This song was executed very neurotically. He showcases his vocals on this one with echoing reverb. It was a winner for me but I still feel like it was a bit over-produced. Sometimes less is more.
He stays true to himself and his sound on “The Dirty Can.” I listened to it twice mainly because I was intrigued by the message he may have been trying to convey. I cannot really say that I ever found it though. He ends on “Synchronized” which is consistent with the entire CD. It lasts a little over 2 minutes and is not painful by any means; interesting is a better description.
Overall, it is obvious that Chris Weary oozes talent. The CD itself, I would say, is definitely an acquired taste. He has successfully created a sound unlike anything I have ever heard. He has a manipulating ability to pull you in no matter how much you try to fight it. You cannot deny his honest interpretations of musical art. I look forward to seeing what surprises come from The Dirty Coast next.
Key Tracks-Neurotic
Rebecca Hosking- MuzikReviews.com Contributor
July, 14, 2011
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