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# NEW ALBUM: Mensch - Tarifa
- URL: https://www.glamglare.com/music/2015825new-album-mensch-tarifa/
- Published: 2015-08-26T01:51:23.000Z
- Updated: 2015-08-26T01:51:23.000Z
- Author: Oliver Bouchard
- Tags: Music, #oliver-2, #wordpress, #Import 2024-07-26 07:44

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[Mensch](http://menschband.com/home/?ref=glamglare.com) is the duo of Vale Poher and Carine “Marilou” Di Vita from the French town of Lyon. I’ve already loved their first, self-titled album in 2012 and still regret having missed their only NYC appearance in the defunct Bruar Falls. But now they are back with their second record *Tarifa*, a short, delightful eight track affair of 34 minutes.

They list LCD Soundsystem and Blondie as references, but for me a less tight and more relaxed version of The xx is the best comparison. There are clear guitar melodies, thundering bass lines, computer beats with a little synth thrown in and then those wonderful vocals. The music is a little dark and melancholic, but never depressing or self-important.

Aside from the single *Cosmopolitain* the songs are all in English, with a charming French accent. *Tarifa* is a smooth listen and it is over far too quickly. At the end you’re inclined to put the (virtual) needle right back to track one to get some more of it.

*Tarifa* will be out on August 28th on [Tsunami Addiction](http://tsunami-addiction.com/?ref=glamglare.com).

Listen to *Cosmopolitain*: