M.I.N.E. – Unexpected Truth Within (CD Album – Oblivion / SPV)

Inferno Sound Diaries — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:30:46 +0000

Genre/Influences: Electro-pop, indie-pop.

Background/Info: This new German formation is the meeting between Camouflage singer Marcus Meyn, Jochen Schmalbach, guitarist Volker Hinkel (Fool’s Garden) and drummer/producer Jochen Schmalbach.

Content: What might you expect from a project featuring Camouflage singer Marcus Meyn? This album sounds as classical electro-pop music can sound! The songs reflect a perfect harmony between electronics, guitar and drums. The songs are constantly evoking Depeche Mode and De/Vision.

+ + + : This album is not the most innovative one, but it’s carried by a great production! The professionalism and talent of the artists comes rapidly through and finally resulted in a great opus featuring numerous cool songs. There’s a perfect balance between electronics and guitar while most of the songs are carried by great choruses. From melancholic- to happy passages, this album covers all familiar aspects of electro-pop music.

– – – : Originality is far to find and that’s definitely the main –and single, problem with this album. There’s only one Depeche Mode and an endless number of Depeche Mode followers!

Conclusion: This album has something schizophrenic; it’s definitely a great work featuring multiple cool songs, but it’s also that predictable and without any single innovation!

Best songs: “Undone”, “Lean On”, “White Trash”, “Dangerous”, “Things We’ve Done”.

Rate: (8).

Artist: www .facebook .com /minemusicband

Label: www .spv .de / http ://de –de .facebook .com /spvhannover

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M.I.N.E. – Unexpected Truth Within (CD Album – Oblivion / SPV)