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Kings Kaleidoscope
Kings Kaleidoscope is an American rock band based in Seattle, fronted by Chadwick "Chad" Gardner. Their music features an eclectic range of electronic, woodwind, string and brass instruments, with a musical style described as indie rock meets hip hop production with a sprinkle of Disney. Kings Kaleidoscope has recorded four EPs and six LPs, as well as a series of live studio sessions. Background Based out of Seattle, Washington, Kings Kaleidoscope formed in 2010 at a Mars Hill Church plant on the campus of the University of Washington, where Gardner was a worship leader. Drawing on a variety of influences from math rock and hip-hop, to the dense sound of Canadian indie outfit Broken Social Scene, they recorded their first live EP, ''Sin'', at a Good Friday service in 2011. A year later, they released the studio EP, ''Asaph's Arrows'', followed by a Christmas EP, ''Joy Has Dawned''. In late 2013, Gardner and the band announced they were leaving Mars Hill, where they had se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Control
''Beyond Control'' is the second studio album by Kings Kaleidoscope. BEC Recordings alongside Gospel Song Records released the album on July 1, 2016. Critical reception Jeremy Armstrong writes, "''Beyond Control''s willingness to cascade sound upon sound yet stay musically concise is impressive by any standard." Ryan Barbee states, "Kings Kaleidoscope is justified in receiving well-earned praises for their latest offering." Scott Fryberger describes, "[he's] sure everyone who listens will find something to love in ''Beyond Control''." Lucas Munachen says, "Although a lot will be torn on the band's newest offering, it's still a solid follow-up and worth checking out." Mark Woodhouse responds, "So does it live up to my expectations? Not really. But it’s still growing on me. ''Beyond Control'' is an album that will repay with multiple listens, and one that’ll provoke and encourage you, and will leave you wanting more of the good stuff." Controversy Beyond Control was released wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |