2006-07-24
A trippy album reminiscent to an Eisley meets Cat Power, Kaki King turns in a powerful album that soothes the soul one moment and rocks the next. This is the third offering from King, who as transformed her sound from just an acoustic guitar to more instruments including her voice, which adds more beauty to her already beautifully crafted sound. The opening track “Yellowcake” is an ideal indie radio hit. Track 5, “Jessica” is another standout track that brings to mind Mazzy Star. Track 13, entitled “Gay Sons of Lesbian Mothers” is a great rock instrumental that sums up the brilliance of King’s genius. Lane Zoerhof
Various Artists
Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection
CHRISTINE LAVIN
Happydance of the Xenophobe
EILEN JEWELL
Letters from Sinners and Strangers
RAUL MALO
SINNERS & SAINTS
THE CAT MARY
POSTBELLUM NEIGHBORHOOD
JEN SYGIT
Leaving Marshall St.
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