Killing Kind is a Swedish band from Uppsala that fuses post-punk, goth, and synth-pop into dark, textured soundscapes. Their second album, Being Human was recorded at Sunlight Studio in Sweden, and the band leaned heavier and deeper on themes of uncertainty, humanity, and global unrest. They stand out by mixing big melodies with raw mood, making music you can feel and think to.
Track by Track Review
Humanity
The opener pulses with urgency, bass lines rumble beneath icy synths, and the vocals carry both strength and vulnerability. The lyric “Humanity” repeats with sober intent, setting the tone for the album’s blend of introspection and power.
Desperately Holding On
This track balances darkness and catchiness. The beat moves with force, the melody lingers in your mind, and the lyrics explore the tension of not letting go even when everything around you is shifting. It’s emotional and driving.
The Wall
Here, the mood shifts into a more atmospheric space. Guitars shimmer, synth tones hover, and the vocals sit somewhere between whisper and shout. The song builds slowly, offering a sense of isolation and reflection that stands out in the record.
Dance
“Dance” brings more energy. It has a clearer beat, more direct hooks, and a chorus that feels like defiance made audible. It’s one of the tracks where the band’s groove meets their theme, moving through darkness while refusing to stop.
Go Away
This track leans into tension. The rhythm is jagged, the vocals carry frustration, and the instrumentation adds edge with sharp synth stabs. The theme of pushing away what hurts while still feeling its pull comes through clearly.
Warriors and Carpenters
One of the more anthemic moments. The instrumentation expands and soars, and the message is layered: we build, we fight, we create. It’s hopeful without pretending the work is easy.
Choking
“Choking” feels claustrophobic in a good way. The instrumentation wraps around you, the beat tightens, and the vocals carry the weight of being trapped by one’s thoughts or the world’s chaos. It’s dark but vital.
Let the Demons Take the Win
This track has one of the album’s strongest hooks. The music has swagger and grit, the lyrics deal with survival and compromise, and the delivery hits hard. It’s bold and unapologetic.
The Nature of Fear
Here, the band slows the tempo and lets the atmosphere bleed into the space. It feels like a nighttime walk through things you’re afraid to think about. The guitars drift, the vocals hover, and the mood stays heavy in a thoughtful way.
Never So Cold
“Never So Cold” opens space again. The sound becomes a little warmer, and the melody reaches. It’s about the aftermath and what remains when you’ve been tested. The chorus lingers with hope even as you hear the scars.
Distant World
The closer ties everything together. It feels like standing at the edge of something new, looking back, looking forward. The instrumentation swells, the vocals hold compassion and clarity, and the album ends on a note of reflection and readiness.
Final Thoughts
Being Human is a powerful, cohesive album that finds Killing Kind at a strong point in their evolution. They combine darkness with melody, urgency with space, and themes of survival with moments of beauty. This is not easy listening for background noise; it asks you to lean in, reflect, and move. Whether you’re drawn to post-punk, synth-pop, or darkwave, there’s rich detail here. The album thrives on its consistent mood and refusal to shy away from weight, while still offering hooks that don’t leave your mind.
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