Sky Larkin – Kaleide

Album Review by Alan Souter | 27 Jul 2010
Album title: Kaleide
Artist: Sky Larkin
Label: Witchita
Release date: 9 Aug

Sky Larkin’s debut album, The Golden Spike, was such an appetising slice of alt-rock that the prospect of a second helping is nothing short of mouthwatering. The Leeds trio has a special ingredient in Kate Harkin’s infectious vocals and imaginative wordplay. Opening up with a platter of scrumptious guitar-pop delights, recent single Still Windmills, Tiny Heist, Landlocked and the title track make for an intense rush of melodic flavour bristling with energy and scope. Spooktacular and Year Dot capture the band at their finest: tight and tough as you like.

Occasionally they teeter on the edge of excess with Guitar and Antarctica, and Anjelica Houston proves a little plain and difficult to swallow. Subtle layered vocals and swirling keys add extra spice throughout the LP, softening up the relentless pace. Closer, Smarts, is an exquisite palette cleanser – once again whetting the taste buds for Sky Larkin’s next dish. [Alan Souter]

 

Playing Sneaky Pete's as part of The Edge Festival on 19 Aug; Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen on 14 Sep and Captain's Rest, Glasgow on 15 Sep.

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