MY BEST HUMAN FACE (WITH MOONFACE)

"My Best Human Face", 2016 by Moonface & Siinai sets quiet clear the direction Moonface wants to lead his highly refined, yet subtly raw contemporary Rock/Krautrock/Krautpop language, which if by geographical situation precise could be named Finnish rock or Finnrock to cut it short.

So true to this principle, all compositions are vocal driven. Music composition wise their multitude of influences are quiet well absorved therefore they offer in return various unique forms of musical expression compressed into one.

In able to invite possible "enjoyers" of this release, I will throw out some names and then expect you to either become intrigued or oblivious.

Imagine a mixture between David Sylvian, The Cure, Roxy Music, The Clash, GAM, The Beloved, Nick Cave, The Waterboys and the strident spirit of early Krautrock bands, now shake well, filter and pour.

Although one may get the idea that such a blend might be unfriendly or unfocused, this band has, as I already mentioned, assimilated their personal influences up to the point of offering a fresh new Rock (underlining ROCK) language with the unmistakable Moonface's romantic/political focus and highly emotional tones.

*** 3.5, on the rise , PA stars.

Listening diary 13th February 2021: Moonface & Siinai - My Best Human Face (art rock, 2016)

Although I listened to Wolf Parade once or twice many years ago, this project, in particular this album's predecessor, have been my genuine introduction to Spencer Krug and his marvelous voice. A collaboration between a known indie frontman and a krautrock band from Finland may seem totally bonkers but it's a marriage made in heaven as far as I'm concerned - the rhythm-driven instrumentation perfectly suits Krug's oddball vocal style and the band check some really unique influences and sounds throughout the two records they've done together. This one isn't quite as good as Heartbreaking Bravery but it's a worthwhile addition to their catalogue, and further proof to me that krautrock is underrated as an influence on modern indie.

7.1 (3rd listen)

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