Open to Misinterpretation

Description

Xasthur, founded by Scott Conner, is a keen observer of the dark side of the American dream. He has now accepted that his work may be confusing and misinterpreted. This reality is clearly expressed in the title of his new album, "Open to Misinterpretation." This awareness has also strengthened his determination not to change his artistic direction or make his music more accessible. Conner is not interested in what has worked for others or in conforming to a genre. This does not mean that Xasthur remains stagnant. "Open to Misinterpretation" represents a deeper and more developed version of what Conner has already created. He continues to refine his expression and seek new sounds and atmospheres for his ideas. As a result, his writing has become both more detailed and more difficult to anticipate. The production has clearly improved, even if Conner still aims for the recording process to maintain a lively, organic, and authentic atmosphere. "Open to Misinterpretation" likely seems more polished, as these tracks have already been played live thanks to Xasthur's previous tours on both sides of the Atlantic. With this album, the American artist offers a more focused and confident project, illustrating the evolution and expression of Scott Conner's sound to a point where it becomes more difficult to misunderstand the intentions of this artist. And if someone does, he has accepted that this is an integral part of Xasthur's music.