COIN is back with its most ambitious and self-reflective album, "I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore." With 45 minutes and 8 seconds of wildly entertaining and deeply personal highs and lows, this kinetic 14-track mixtape memorializes one of the most incredible bands of the 21st century's fearless, forward-roaming sound and autobiographical narratives.
From the cinematic opener "Hard to Care," which lulls you in with a slow build and bright, hypnotic refrain, "All we know are the places we go," to the instant classic "Slack," bursting with anthem energy, "I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore" is almost an emotional deep dive embodied in indie-pop brilliance. "I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore" with the harmonica-fueled nostalgia of "Strawberry Jam," delivered in perfect counterpoint to the infectious, summery pleasure of "Take It or Leave It."
COIN's fearless experimentation shines on tracks like "222", a hazy and relentlessly emotional journey, and "Problem," a song that exudes raw, confessional hotness. "I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore" opens with a synthetic soundscape avant-garde to their style, reminiscent of krautrock bands like Can and Kraftwerk, its deep bass tones and ethereal synth waves giving room for the rest of it to breathe, reminding you of their place proudly at the center of the modern underground scene movement.
COIN transcends from "I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore," demonstrating that music is who they are.