The Swedish post-punk group makes a striking return with their second album release, ‘Being Human’, a brooding, synthwave-powered commentary on the tragic state of world affairs with subtle messages of hope and love. Their strong influences from Depeche Mode, The Cure and David Bowie are apparent, yet they deliver a sound uniquely ‘Killing Kind’—raw, expressive, and cosmic.
‘Humanity’ opens onto entrancing, somber guitar lines and ethereal synths. Enter weary, stern vocals confessing, ‘I tried to build a legacy…’. The lyrics exude a deep remorse and anguish for the direction ‘Humanity’ is heading in. Speaking in cryptic riddles, the words ask urgent questions of the listener to reflect on what it really means to be human in these uncertain times. With varied actions of ‘insanity’ happening the world over, where is our ‘Humanity’ heading towards?
The arrangements and tempo are stripped down, and this allows for great depth and noticeable textural changes, as well as intriguing spatial dimensions within the track. Just past the 2-minute mark, ‘Humanity’ elevates in pitch & intensity briefly, emphasizing a core emotion of despair and resignation. That things must and will inevitably fall apart for it to get better for our species and the planet at large.
‘Humanity’ is a track that will put you in a moody, introspective mindset. But underneath their uncomfortable honesty is a brave attempt by Killing Kind to push deeper into the darkness with their blend of darkwave synths, haunting vocals and cinematic sound.
Don’t stop here. check out the rest of their latest album, ‘Being Human’ too!
