Myselfson – Resistance (Digital/CD Album – Foundry Records)
The French band Myselfson emerged several years ago and released their debut album back in 2018. It has taken some time for its successor to arrive, but the new release now offers twelve tracks to dive into.
After a piano-driven, Cinematic opener, the album reveals its true nature. Myselfson draws inspiration from the broad spectrum of Electro-Pop, often crafting a floating, atmospheric sound that frequently leans into a Cinematic expression. At times, the music drifts a bit too far into dreaminess for my taste, which is why I gravitate more toward the sparse, darker moments—where a guitar even makes an appearance. Occasionally, there are slight traces reminiscent of Erasure, though I wouldn’t push that comparison too far. The vocal production, however, could benefit from a more polished, professional approach, especially considering the genre’s Pop foundations.
Overall, I feel the band has more potential than what is fully realized here. For me, their darker and more dynamic side is the most compelling aspect of their sound, but it unfortunately doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. (Rating:6½).
Listen to “Resistance”.
About Myselfson
Myselfson is a French electro-pop band that describes its own universe as sometimes dark and sometimes fun. Its music runs from floating, atmospheric moods to sparser, guitar-touched passages.
The band released its debut album, “Memory Park”, in 2018. “Resistance”, its twelve-track follow-up, arrived on Foundry Records and is the album reviewed here.
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