Berlin duo Formalin release debut album Bodyminding on 1st November with Out Of Line Music.
Selling themselves on the idea that they’ve created a new musical genre with this album is a bit of a farce- their self-proclaimed invention of new musical type ‘Berlin City Industrial’ unfortunately fits the standard and predefined electro-industrial genre all too snugly. That’s not to say the music’s bad…but let’s be honest. Sounding like a modern electro Skinny Puppy, they’ve won appreciation from Mexican aggrotech pair Hocico and have been invited to support them on their upcoming European tour.
Kicking off with ‘Fallout’s pulsating intro, Bodyminding’s big sound and good production strikes immediately. Give or take some film samples, slower melodic moments and memorable tracks ‘Yuppiescum’ and ‘This Isn’t Love’, the album charges through without much diversion from standard EBM programmed drum beats and snarling, distorted vocals. If you’re a fan of Skinny Puppy’s Ogre and like the idea of combing Mentallo and the Fixer's experimental approach with Hocico’s heavy drum beats then Bodyminding is an album for you. Already signed with Universal and about to tour, it seems Formalin are destined for success. Watch this space.
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