Drawing us in with an airy riser and a bold, textured drumscape with an industrial energy, Allan Jamisen opens The Coalition with cerebral vocals as he repeats the mantra, “It’s better than before… damn sure…”
The opus expands with poetic prowess and metaphorical depth as Allan Jamisen details notions of The Coalition. There is definite cinematic allure to the song, perfect for a Matrix movie, a sequel to Limitless, or even a Mission: Impossible film.
We appreciate the fierce nature of the lyrics and philosophical depth, detailed with an Eastern flute and record scratches! Lyrically, we learn that The Coalition is a pointed indictment of the interconnected forces of political authority, military power and corporate profit.
In essence, Allan Jamisen frames the song as a highly zeitgeist-driven commentary on how societal conflicts are manufactured, justified and sold to the public under the guise of democracy and freedom. The repeated mantra “It’s better than before…” has a chilling dual meaning.
As for the production, we deeply appreciate the genre expansive vibe, which fuses trip-hop, industrial weight, jazz-inflected brass, and spoken-word intensity to create a film-noir-like atmosphere.
Allan tells us how The Coalition emerged from an experimental recording process in Phoenix, built from lo-fi sound sources and mobile Pro Tools sessions, before being refined in Los Angeles with veteran engineer and co-producer John X Volaitis.
As always, we are in awe of Allan Jamisen‘s intentional artistry, and growing discography which spans genres and musical styles. We have added The Coalition to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream Allan Jamisen‘s exquisite body of work.