Aberdeen quartet The Little Kicks have a real air of sophistication about them. The songs are deep and well though out, but they are never short of a chorus. These songs come from unusual angles and are righteously Indie.
A mixture of mood, Guitar, synth and vocal harmony are combined to provide a fairly unique sound. They can sound like Franz Ferdinand or Field Music at times, but more often are like neither. Some of the synth runs and repetitive second vocals can be a little reminiscent of Sparks, particularly on Another Night, Another End.
Right To Be Here could be The Zutons, whilst Wake Up Entertainment could be The Killers. The title track is close on 6 minutes and reveals a magnificently melancholic soundtrack whilst still sounding a little anthemic and even channelling Pop Rock.
Ruminations is an outstanding opener. It broods to a backline that hooks you and a chorus that makes you want to sing along. People Need Love is the sound of Intelligent Indie and may finally convince people that all Scottish music is not Jangling Dream Pop.
You can listen to and buy the album here. You can find out more about The Little Kicks here.
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