Korinthians – A Major Walk (Album – Korinthians)
Genre/Influences: Pop-Rock, Dark-Wave, Indie-Pop-Rock, Post-Punk.
Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl.
Background/Info: Belgian DIY formation Korinthians are back on track unleashing their second full length. Three years after the excellent “Chaos Control” the band released a few singles to announce “A Major Walk”.
Content: The work reveals 9 songs which sound-wise are bringing different influences together. There are definitely some Dark-Wave and Post-Punk inspiration running through the songs but there’s also a Pop-Rock approach. There’s a perfect balance between guitar and synths bringing power and melody together. The sound again reminds me of great artists like Placebo and The Editors.
+ + + : I first of all highly respect the ‘do it yourself’ attitude of Korinthians but on the other hand, I can’t understand why this band hasn’t been signed to a cool label. “A Major Walk” just confirms the band’s talent to mix different influences together, creating a well-crafted production. There’s an interesting twist between power and melody and between darkness and catchy choruses. The guitar playing has an elevating effect which together with electronic arrangements bring several songs to a total apotheosis. There’s maybe not an absolute hit like “Icarus Airlines” -featured on the debut album, but we get multiple genius cuts instead. “Reconsider” is one of the highlights but I also have to mention “Leader Of The Night” and “Well” (previously released as single) plus the impressive and Placebo-like “Wake Me Up”.
– – – : I realize there’s no song to throw away but the opening cut -and also the previously released single “No Future” isn’t the best song from the album but just a cool warm up.
Conclusion: Korinthians confirm their strong potential by “A Major Walk” which is a must have for open-minded Dark-Wave / Post-Punk /
Indie-Pop & Rock lovers.
Best songs: “Wake Me Up”, “Leader Of The Night”, “Reconsider”, “The Whimper”, “Well”, “Normal Lives For Normal People”.
Rate: 8½.
Artist: www.korinthians.be / www.facebook.com/korinthians
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