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The Faim – “State of Mind”: A Versatile Musical Journey

The Faim, a band made up of four friends from a small town in Perth, captured the hearts of their fans with their debut album, “State of Mind”. This ambitious, diverse and powerful achievement portends a promising future for the group.

Musical Diversity

The album is worth approaching by focusing on its musical diversity. It's important to note that “State of Mind” is not a perfectly cohesive album. Indeed, it oscillates between various musical styles, ranging from hard rock to easy-listening pop, with a strange fusion of the two, embellished with touches of rap and ballads. This diversity may be surprising, but it is one of the strengths of the album. Indeed, it shows the group's ability to explore different musical horizons and express its creativity in a varied way.

The Singles

The album includes several notable singles, including “Summer Is a Curse”, “Amelie”, “Humans” and “Beautiful Drama”. Among these, “Summer Is a Curse” stands out. Co-written by Ashton Irwin, renowned drummer for the group 5 Seconds of Summer, this track has an incredibly pop atmosphere. Its anthemic chorus is hard to forget, and its musical arrangement is simply catchy. It became a hit for the band for over a year, and it was a must-have on this album.

“Amelie” – The Quintessence of The Faim

“Amelie” represents the quintessence of The Faim. It showcases the brilliantly executed musical talents of Sam Tye, Stephen Beerkens and Linden Marissen, paired with the raspy yet soulful vocals of lead singer Josh Raven. This song starts off catchy, builds to emotional and almost heartbreaking moments, ending with a build-up in its final minute. It’s undeniably one of the most brilliant tracks on the album.

The Emotion of “Humans”

“Humans,” while not immediately perceived as a breakout single, has an incredibly catchy quality. It begins with charming whistled chords, both incredibly pop and capable of making your head move. This song perfectly sums up the essence of The Faim, capable of juggling between catchy pop elements and more rock moments.

The Voice of Josh Raven

The band is undeniably talented, both live and in the studio. However, it is essential to highlight the raspy but soulful voice of Josh Raven. Their undeniable talent prevents the group from getting lost in the category of easily forgotten pop, where many contemporaries produce relatively insignificant material. On the contrary, Josh Raven ensures that each song remains engraved in the listener's memory.

Highlights of the Album

The real highlights of the album come in heartbreaking tracks like “Where the River Runs” and the title track “State of Mind.” Although “Infamous” is also very beloved by fans, given that it has existed as a live track for over two years, these two tracks particularly stand out.

• “Where the River Runs” features Josh laying his vocals over a deceptively simple piano motif. However, live and on recording, this song becomes incredibly moving, almost frighteningly powerful and authentic.
• “State of Mind” begins as a very well produced pop song, with slightly rougher lyrics perhaps, but still a bit cliché. However, the last minute of the song is breathtaking. A piano ballad-like bridge, hauntingly reverberated vocals and piercing guitar chords precede an explosive finale. This rise in power testifies to the musical talent of the group.

A promising future

“State of Mind” by The Faim portends a promising future for the group. It's released at a time when The Faim embark on a co-headline tour of the US alongside Stand Atlantic, followed by a busy European tour in November, with a final date at Camden's Electric Ballroom. The album reflects a period of evolution and exploration for the group, and it promises great achievements in the future.