Faiblesse Parfaite - Sincere or Engineered?

Faiblesse Parfaite

Sincere or Engineered?
self-released; 2020

3.8 out of 5

By My Nguyen

Faiblesse Parfaite is a French-British duo hailing from the English Midlands. The band consists of singer Caty Meleuc and guitarist Gael Mace. The duo is releasing their debut album entitled Sincere or Engineered?

Their sound is a blend of folk, rock/pop, as well as a mixing of a smattering of genres based on what feels right at the moment. Their intuitive music is based on sensibilities of mood and emotion. The band has an instinctual radar when it comes to what sounds good and what is the best fit for their songs. Their innate proclivities toward honing an inherent-based sound motivates them to traverse the territories of the heart, mind and soul. Faiblesse Parfaite is a clever band whose mission appears to be to delve deep into introspective and contemplative terrain.

Sincere or Engineered? opens with “Gay Friend” where wonky synths go on to create funky vibes on the start of this track. Percussions trickle in adding a more energized feel. The vocals are warm and honest. The chorus is catchy and expressive. The vocals have a character-driven flair fused with gusto and flavor. Groovy guitars underline the gamut of this song.

Following is “Mes Series Preferees” that starts with a healthy slew of groovy guitars underlining this track. The song is entirely sung in French. Although I couldn’t understand the lyrics, the vocals are infused with a whole lot of feeling and range. The guitar riffs are distorted. This is a contagious rock song. A guitar solo blazes through the two-and-a-half-minute mark. The drumming backbeat is upbeat and vibrant.

Noodling on the acoustic guitar starts off “Your Fear” which is the feature track. This is a stripped-down number with the vocal harmony layers being supported solely by the acoustic guitar. The sounds are beatific and lovely. A soft lilting cadence ensues that is similar to that of a lullaby. A soothing and placating sound arises. This is something great to relax to. An evocative cadence pervades with meaningful lyrics. An added dimension to the album title surfaces in the lyrics where Meleuc sings in the bridge, “Can you see, or do you cheer / The glass wall between us that keeps me out / Is it sincere or engineered / That it’s always the same getting left behind.” About the day in the life of the left behind, Faiblesse Parfaite shows they have a pulse on relevant and engaging materials.

Numerating on the acoustic guitar adds a striking sound to “Sugar Mice.” A piano tune trickles into this song. The cadences are melancholy-tinged. This is a soaring ballad. A strong sense of urgency underscores this track. This is a dramatic song with real resonating elements. A sax tune traces this track, adding an invigorating twist.

The album contains an eclectic sound. Though the sound is varied, there is a deep sense of cohesive prevalent in these tracks. Blending their influences with their own cadence, what you get is a unique album that flows like a playlist. Maneuvering between different genres and moods, Sincere or Engineered? dives into a varied listening experience that fans of the above genres may relish in.

This is a relatively lengthy album with 13-tracks total with each song varying between four-five minutes. Ladled in-between the tracks are a couple of short interludes that adds a bit of breathing space between the tracks. These intervals give a much-needed break in-betwixt tracks. Listeners will find these adequate pauses gave a needed respite to an invariably packed record.

​With a provocative cadence, the band engages with a live sound connecting directly with listeners with their warm flavors and thought-provoking lyrics. The duo wants you to listen with your heart. With their on-point lyrics, the band hopes to spark a conversation and oftentimes their songs end with a question. Through a simple formula of sparse guitar and vocal harmonies, Faiblesse Parfaite’s compositions are infused with a whole lot of emotion and feeling. Their pared down works offer us the bare essentials of sentiment and soul. Their songs carry vivid stories that are timely and thought-provoking. Faiblesse Parfaite is a hard-working band that invokes in their works playful harmonies, catchy melodies and robust vocals. Be sure you have a listen today!

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