Andy Arno “Misanthropy”

Andy Arno kind of blows your mind with her versatile take on blues and the rock sub genres. It’s simply fascinating to see what she could do with these elements and how far she would go while still bringing that authentic taste to your ears as if they have traveled in time to meet you.

Born out of the boredom of idiotic, controlled society that fueled her rage, frustration and sadness, “Misanthropy” is where the angsty 90s indie underground grunge meets the haunting dark mood of the 30s blues and then spin around on a modernistic, electronic, artistic abstract canvas. It’s something that could be vaguely described by where Hole meets Patti Smith, but Andy Arno certainly a lot more special than that.

Her existence is simply an awe to your ears because something so good, mostly only exist in your mind. How she brings the soulfulness and aesthetic from early blues men like Robert Johnson and Son House is a mystery. When she sings, it feels like as if the early blues masters are standing behind her shoulders. The grunge aesthetic of “Misanthropy” certainly blows a smoke in your face. It’s edgy, it’s unapologetic, it’s raw and loud.

Then there’s another layer behind the slapping, woozy bass and mood-filled solo. Andy Arno’s performance is very expressive and untamed. The transitions and more atmospheric pursuit in the song feels awfully sexy and primal, though it’s articulated and intuitive.