Mokroïé – Moving Forward (EP – Mokroïé)
Genre/Influences: Electro-Pop, Dark-Wave.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: Francesco Virgilio strikes back with a new EP of his Mokroïé project. “Moving Forward” reveals four new songs plus two bonus cuts.
Content: The EP reveals a more Electronic approach than previous works. There however is one exception which is “More”. It reminds me of The Sisters Of Mercy which is not a coincidence as it’s a cover version of Andrew Eldritch’s band. The electronic side features vintage sound treatments, deep bass lines and some astral sequences.
+ + + : “Moving Forward” sounds as a varied and eclectic work. The cover version of “More” -also featured as an instrumental, bonus, track, is a great tribute to The Sisters Of Mercy. Another essential cut is “Forest Of Uncertainty” -which is also featured as an instrumental, bonus, edit. The retro-synth treatments are really cool here while the sung edit features half spoken like vocals.
– – – : The work’s diversity is maybe missing somewhat cohesion.
Conclusion: I’ve mixed feelings listening to this work because of its diversity although it’s pleasant.
Best songs: “More”, “Forest Of Uncertainty”
Rate: 6½.
Artist: https://mokroie.com / www.facebook.com/mokroie
Listen to “Moving Forward”:
About Mokroïé
Mokroïé is the electro-pop and dark-wave project of Francesco Virgilio. The project’s catalog includes the album “Machines & Soul” and the EP “Works2k21”, alongside a series of singles. “Moving Forward” follows the 2021 single “Natural” and continues the project’s eclectic electronic direction, this time incorporating more pronounced rock elements.
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