Kite Flying Society - Where Is The Glow?

It's impossible to escape the sea on Kite Flying Society’s bebut Where Is The Glow? The sound, a perfect mixture of handclap lullabies, love drunk off salt water and sunshine, could as easily soundtrack a lovers’ sunset stroll or a top down joyride down Highway 1. With backroom production drenched in reverb, singers Dustin Illingworth’s and Kelly Duley's vocals are as rays of sunshine through an early morning cloud cover. With summer already half way through, Where Is The Glow? is the perfect record to guide us through that slow transition into fall while still enjoying the freedom and weather that has been provided for us. [BUY]

[mp3] Kite Flying Society - This Shadow
Put this on your summer mixtape and it is bound to be one of you favorites. Illingworth teaches us "the qualities of what a shadow means" as we bob our heads to the songs rattle and hum. "This Shadow" is a good display of Illingworth's knack for story telling amidst atmospheric pop flourishes that can sometimes come off a lot more distracting than helpful. Thankfully "This Shadow" effectively draws it's listener in an appropriate direction that is suited for the playful feeling that surrounds the album.

[mp3] Kite Flying Society - Thick As Thieves
It is easy to imagine "Thick As Thieves" playing in the background as the blinds are drawn, with eyes covered, and memories softly float you away into your next dreamscape. At the same time, "Thieves" could play in the early morning sunlight bouncing off your lover's skin as you brush away their bangs before their yawn brings them back into existence. It's a broad translation of a feeling that is specifically romantic.

Bonus:
[mp3] Kite Flying Society - Groundflower (Live - Acousitc)
[mp3] Kite Flying Society - Tiger Stripes (Live - Acoustic)

Be sure to catch Kite Flying Society tonight at Spaceland as part of the International Pop Overthrow Festival. KFS is going to be going on early at around 8:00 so be sure to get there on time to catch their set. See you tonight.

8/8/06 - Spaceland (info)

You Ain't No Picasso also had some kind words for Where is the Glow?