Los Angeles's Kimon Kirk's third solo album is his first in ten years and the resulting offering is a really lovely affair. Lovely is in no way meant to be condescending, nor is pleasant, but Altitude does have a gentle feel to it.
This is largely due to Kirk's vocal which soothes the material throughout. The arrangements are spot on and the melodies strong. Kirk is a real storyteller. another boon for the genre. However lyrics are less important due to the great vibe across the album.
There is a slight Country feel to some of the slower songs and those in particular complement his wonderful vocal phrasing. When he rocks, he rocks gently and this again matches the material. He also has an upcoming support slot with Aimee Mann on the last two dates of her City Winery residency which will deservedly extend his reach.
Mann duets here on the wonderful Baby Who Knows, but it is Kirk's more up tempo numbers that appeal to me most. Both the slightly jangling Evergreen and the Country Rock of The Girl I Used To Know stand out in particular.
You can listen to and buy the album here. You can find out more about Kimon Kirk here.
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