With their new album, “Try and Fail”, the Norwegian act ESSENCE OF MIND showcases their impressive song-writing aptitude and modern production maturity. They have sharpened their unique blend of groovy electro rock tunes, strong catchy choruses, melodic synth arrangements and punchy rhythms. As already revealed by the recent “Watch Out” EPCD released for the occasion of the band’s European tour together with ZEROMANCER, ESSENCE OF MIND continue their sonic quest for the ultimate balance between edgy and powerful songs while putting a strong focus on fresh electronic melodies and sing-along choruses.
Songs like “5 minutes of fame” and “Fooled” are surely two good examples of these beautiful songs with an edge that grows on you in no time. While Erlend’s poignant and emotional vocals evoke similarities with APOPTYGMA BERZERK’s recent work, ESSENCE OF MIND’s eclectic music approach will also please fans of bands like ZEROMANCER, PROJECT PITCHFORK or yet MESH. A solid 10-track album full of potential hits confirming the band’s dynamic and very personal exploration of diverse musical horizons made of hard-hitting electronics, loud guitar sounds, high-energy synthesizers, lush catchy pop rock tunes and engaged straight in your face vocals. This release is also available as a special deluxe carton box including the “Re-try” album featuring some 3 exclusive non album bonus songs plus a bunch of special remixes by bands like 32 CRASH, STUDIO X, I:SCINTILLA, etc.
Released on Alfa Matrix and available November 27th, 2009.
CD1:
01:Try And Fail
02:Out Of Sight
03:5 Minutes Of Fame
04:Break It
05:A Part Of The Past
06:Watch Out (edit)
07:Broken
08:Sleep Now
09:Fooled
10:Wicked Smile (edit)
CD2: “Re-Try”
01:My Intention
02:Far Away
03:Destroyed
04:Try And Fail – Exhaled remix
05:Break It – CASE-27 recycled hotrod mix
06:5 Minutes Of Fame – I:Scintilla remix
07:Broken – 32Crash remix
08:Sleep Now – CASE-27 fragile mix
09:Wicked Smile – Studio-X hard dance remix