To Kill A King - Word Of Mouthe [EP]
To Kill A King is a band out of London. “Word of Mouth” is a 6 song EP that was released in July of this year. Their sound is something like relaxed indie rock meets folk, but with a twist. The first association that came to this author’s mind was Noah and the Whale, because the lead singer has that same engagingly waxy vocal style where the pace often falls somewhere between singing and talking emotively. Plus, they take on some of life’s larger issues, or at least more heartfelt issues, in their lyrics. Paul Simon also comes to mind (except they don’t talk in coded lyrics). They employ developed song progressions, so be sure to let the songs entirely play out before you decide if you like them. It’s very sincere and well thought out music. Funeral is a toe-tapping number that builds to an enjoyable crescendo of sorts and show what their version of pent up energy sounds like. Beside She Says is meant to be a reflective & mellow song, but with a few different tempo & styles are used to access that feeling. It’s a very dynamic song in that manner. Wolves is a fun one, it begins with a playful country guitar riff, but then weaves it’s way into a strutter that might cajole you into some movement.
~Sean Brna
Recorded live in the rehearsal studio. credits released 23 July 2012 All tracks written by Ralph Pelleymounter and To Kill A King Recorded, produced and mixed by To Kill A King. Except "Let It Die" - originally performed by Feist