Out off context, Posthumous Release sounds like a horror flick you couldn’t pay me enough to screen. But combined with Cothran’s bubbling passion and the enormous community support surrounding his efforts, it morphs into an audio, artistic homerun
His lyrics are small and obscure–a lot is left to the imagination, and yes, things do sound pretty dark at times, but Posthumous Release finds Cothran in a pose of hope and humor amidst all the destruction around him.
There's a groundswell of depth here which continues to leave you somewhat bewildered. From the sound to the sentiment, this is in no respect a grandiose record, but rather something personal and almost celebratory.
Cothran’s songs feel both insular and remote, staring off into the distance, clearly miserable but unwilling to really talk about it.
track ratings:
- White Trash V.H.S.: 8/10
- She Keeps It Alive: 7/10
- Bailey Jay: 9/10
- Lee (Columbine High Harmony): 7/10
- Satan Made a Mansion: 8/10
- Partners in Crime: 8/10
- Burn a Church: 6/10
- Virgin Veins: 9/10
- Survivor's Guilt: 8/10
- Marie (No Sleep): 8/10
- Posthumous Release: 7/10
a sonically calm sounding album which surrounds its concepts mainly around Trauma, Love and self destruction.
Singer talks about his own childhood trauma, relationship issues and some topics about Self harm as topics from what I'm kindly witnessing, and how it affects him in his relationship life and personally with other issues like doubting his own self worth in a way. The concepts of this album truly unleash alot in the ending tracks with some damning personal song-writing, for a ... read more
this has to be my favorite album from coma cinema by far. i relate to this album on a spiritual level is probably why it seems so important to me. i listened to this album while developing a genuine sense of music and is probably why i enjoy indie pop so much. i love how once you listen to something you look for it in everything and it goes on and on and on. this is one of those kinda albums that you add onto its so awesome and unique
| 1 | White Trash VHS 3:16 | 86 |
| 2 | She Keeps it Alive 1:57 | 90 |
| 3 | Bailey Jay 2:26 | 81 |
| 4 | Lee (Columbine High Harmony) 1:49 | 89 |
| 5 | Satan Made a Mansion 2:06 | 83 |
| 6 | Partners in Crime 2:52 | 88 |
| 7 | Burn a Church 3:39 | 55 |
| 8 | Virgin Veins 2:36 | 88 |
| 9 | Survivor's Guilt 1:40 | 89 |
| 10 | Marie (No Sleep) 2:46 | 96 |
| 11 | Posthumous Release 2:57 | 89 |