Melt Motif – Feeding The Error (Digital/CD/Vinyl/Cassette Album – Lärmbild)
Melt Motif is a Norwegian project that has released its fourth album in four years.
The band draws on a wide range of influences that converge into a fascinating contrast of styles. On one hand, the music feels distinctly Pop- and Trip-Hop-driven, while on the other, it’s enhanced by raw, unpolished textures that lend it an Industrial-Pop character. The slow, subdued rhythms evoke a subtle sensuality that pairs perfectly with the half-whispered vocals. There’s also a spooky, mysterious undercurrent running through the album — restrained yet danceable, and occasionally harder-edged thanks to sharp guitar sounds that cut through the atmosphere.
Aside from the final tracks, which don’t fully convince me, “Feeding The Error” remains an intriguing album with a distinct sonic identity. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Burning Forest”:
https://meltmotif.bandcamp.com/track/burning-forest
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