07-06-2014, 22:06
I heard the album's first single "Vivid in the Valley" earlier this week on Sound Cloud, and loved the sound of it! If you want to hear the whole album you can stream it on rdio, but so far that's been the only place I've seen all of the songs available. They have a video out on YouTube, too, "At One Arm's Length." Directed and produced by Spencer Gordon, the video is a starkly beautiful mix of music and modern dance.
I've read some reviews that say fans of Chris Isaak and Johnny Cash will really like the lead singer (Hank Kim), but I to me he sounds more like a mix of Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. I like the mix of his voice with Kelli Scarr's vocals. She's got the deep sensuality of a Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) but with the rich soulful clarity of an Eva Cassidy (listen to Cassidy's version of "People Get Ready" and it'll make sense).
Anyway, the album is scheduled to be released on June 9, and the band will be performing on June 23 at Rockwook Music Hall in NYC. Maybe someone who attends can give a firsthand account/review (and pictures)?
I've read some reviews that say fans of Chris Isaak and Johnny Cash will really like the lead singer (Hank Kim), but I to me he sounds more like a mix of Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. I like the mix of his voice with Kelli Scarr's vocals. She's got the deep sensuality of a Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) but with the rich soulful clarity of an Eva Cassidy (listen to Cassidy's version of "People Get Ready" and it'll make sense).
Anyway, the album is scheduled to be released on June 9, and the band will be performing on June 23 at Rockwook Music Hall in NYC. Maybe someone who attends can give a firsthand account/review (and pictures)?