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Klintmoor – Try To Smile

Florian Buechtingby Florian Buechting

Klintmoor - Try To Smile

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Klintmoor - Try To Smile
4.8

Rating

 4.8/5

Flyctory.com Pros

  • Lovely blending of different genres
  • Very good instrumental parts
  • Nice storytelling

Already in July 2026, I ran into a new release from Germany, which amazed me of its sound. I just felt that I have to share a deeper listen to Try To Smile, the sophomore album by Klintmoor. Here is my review of the 4th September 2026 release.

 

Klintmoor – About The Artist

Klintmoor is a German project, which combines elements of rock, bossa nova and pop music. The artist originally has a background in kraut rock, but nowadays also works with famous artist. The first Klintmoor single was Tonight I Drink Alone in 2021. With Going To Marbella, he released his debut album in 2025.

 

Klintmoor – Try To Smile – Track by Track

The eleven track album lasts 43 minutes.

1. Try to Smile

Bossa nova is a music genre which developed in the 1950’s in Brazil as a blending of samba and jazz elements. You feel the Latin music vibes as well as the virtuosity of these influences in the title track opening the album. The groove of the song makes you move, the arrangement works very well. Klintmoor’s calm voice feels like a lovely fit to the relaxed sound. The scattered harmonica elements leave a nice touch.

2. This Ain’t Sorrow

Let me tell you, brother, this ain’t sorrow, this is just the blues – that’s the key phrase of the second song. There are indeed strong blues vibes, which feel being a great fit to the groovy, relaxed sound of the song. The German artist makes you dream away into this laid-back musical story.

3. Leaving the City

Leaving the City has stronger Latin American music vibes again. Again, the relaxed style impresses and leads to an enjoyable listen. I especially like the wide instrumentation like the virtuous guitar play.

4. She Is the Ocean

While the firs three songs of the album all individually exceeded 4:30 minutes, the first single release She Is the Ocean is comparably short. Nonetheless, the emotional track leaves a strong mark. Here and there, the vocals feel a bit too soupy, but overall, I really like the jazzy track with a ballad touch.

5. Enraptured

Klintmoor surprises with the fifth song, Enraptured. The 2:49 minute song is an instrumental track. However, the wide range of instruments does not make you miss a vocal part. The song turns into a really nice showcase of the instrumental skills behind the project. Thus, I really love this one.

6. I Can’t Believe It’s True

I Can’t Believe It’s True is leaning a bit more towards the pop music side. The vocal performance is really nice. Despite the easier style of the track, the grove and the virtuous style stays. A really nice one.

7. Only Blue Skies

Overall, Try To Smile is a very personal and emotional album. However, songs like Only Blue Skies add even more intimacy and romance to it. It comes with a gentle, very dreaming setting. Again, the guitars, but also the groove section adds summer vibes and warmth. A nice instrumental part of this one are the scattered brass elements.

8. Hello Cowboy

This cowboy loves the blues! Indeed, there are some stronger Americana vibes in here, but Hello Cowboy does not deviate from the general signature of the record too much. The chorus is a really nice one, though.

9. Last Goodbye

The ninth song of the record is again a bit more pop-alike. The rhythm is present, Klintmoor shows a nice vocal performance, which reminds me of 1980’s ballads. You feel like dancing during many of the songs of Try To Smile – this one requires slightly quicker feet, though.

10. When I’m Alone

The title already suggests it – When I’m Alone is full of desire and even a bit of melancholic. When I’m alone I count the days until I can hold you once again – who wouldn’t like to hear that? Klintmoor puts the message into beautiful music and makes me smile.

11. Tell Me How You Live

The final 2:35 minutes of the album are taken by Tell Me How You Live. For the second time, the German artist presents an instrumental track. This feels like being the perfect fade-out for this listen.

 

Klintmoor – Try To Smile – Spotify

Here is the album on Spotify:

 

Klintmoor – Try To Smile – My View

I really like Try To Smile. The album has a beautiful light, easy style – without being cheap or simple. The songs have a beautiful balance of instrumental skills, relatable storytelling and a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Klintmoor did really well – and made me smile.

Favorite Song: Try To Smile

 

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