Thin Eater – Thin Eater (Digital/CD Album – Thin Eater)
Thin Eater is a Swedish duo that emerged in 2022. Their 12-song self-released and self-titled album marks what feels like the band’s true debut.
“Thin Eater” is a particularly striking record thanks to its intertwining influences. On one hand, there’s a strong Electro/EBM foundation reminiscent of And One; on the other, shades of Dark-Wave and Rock call to mind The Cure—and, unexpectedly, even Chris Isaak at times. The interplay between guitar and electronics is both inventive and seamless. Some tracks lean heavily into EBM, while others drift toward Dark-Wave or Rock, yet the album maintains a strong sense of cohesion throughout. The vocals add another layer of distinction, with a timbre that occasionally recalls Stan Ridgway of Wall Of Voodoo.
I thoroughly enjoyed this record and can highly recommend it. (Rating:8).
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About Thin Eater
Thin Eater is a Swedish duo that emerged in 2022. This self-titled, self-released full-length is the project’s first album, a 12-track set that mixes Electro/EBM with Dark-Wave and Rock songwriting. No prior Side-Line coverage or verified biographical detail on the members is available at this time.
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