What makes Let’s Start Degeneracy by Microwave notable?

Let's Start Degeneracy has generated considerable anticipation within the indie rock community, particularly due to its lead single 'Ferrari' gaining traction on streaming platforms. The album's exploration of themes surrounding mental health and societal pressures has resonated with listeners, positioning Microwave as a voice for a generation grappling with these issues. Critics have noted its potential to influence upcoming indie bands seeking authentic expression. Microwave released Let's Start Degeneracy as their third studio album, following their 2020 effort, Death is a Warm Blanket. The band has been steadily evolving their sound, shifting from their earlier punk influences to a more expansive indie rock approach characterized by introspective lyrics and experimental instrumentation. This album marks a significant step in their artistic development, showcasing their ability to blend vulnerability with energetic performances.

Who is Let’s Start Degeneracy for?

Let’s Start Degeneracy works well if you're into short, energetic listening bursts, introspective emotional exploration and front-loaded dynamic energy.

How many songs are on Let’s Start Degeneracy?

Let’s Start Degeneracy has 10 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Let’s Start Degeneracy

Microwave · 2024

16 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A raw blend of jagged guitar riffs and confessional lyrics that captures the chaos of modern life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Ferrari — The track stands out for its catchy hooks paired with biting commentary on consumerism and self-worth, making it both relatable and thought-provoking.
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Bored of Being Sad — This song encapsulates the album's thematic heart, blending melancholy lyrics with an infectious chorus that captures the struggle against apathy.
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Let's Start Degeneracy — The title track serves as an anthem for embracing chaos, featuring an energetic delivery that mirrors the album's overall tone of rebellion and authenticity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, energetic listening bursts
introspective emotional exploration
front-loaded dynamic energy
contemplative moments of reflection

Where this album fits

Career context: Microwave released Let's Start Degeneracy as their third studio album, following their 2020 effort, Death is a Warm Blanket. The band has been steadily evolving their sound, shifting from their earlier punk influences to a more expansive indie rock approach characterized by introspective lyrics and experimental instrumentation. This album marks a significant step in their artistic development, showcasing their ability to blend vulnerability with energetic performances.
Stylistic neighbors: Jordana· The Kooks· Blur

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Bored of Being Sad

A pivotal moment occurs when the singer shifts from personal reflection to addressing a collective audience about shared struggles.

This transition broadens the emotional scope of the song, inviting listeners into a shared experience rather than isolating them in individual sorrow.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Portals
2 Ferrari 2:23
3 Circling the Drain 3:46
4 Bored of Being Sad 3:20
5 Straw Hat 3:31
6 Let's Start Degeneracy
7 Omni
8 Strangers
9 Concertito in G Major
10 Huperzine Dreams 3:17

What to play next

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Death Is a Warm Blanket

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