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Loyalty to Loyalty

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With rich vintage guitar tones and a soulful singer that inflects like he's channeling the spirit of Jeff Buckley one moment and Billie Holiday the next, Cold War Kids' second album ventures further from their 2006 debut that garnered many a comparison to Black Keys and White Stripes. From the opener, it's obvious that Loyalty To Loyalty isn't as black and white as its predecessor — "Against Privacy" undulates with a Velvet Underground cool of saturated guitar reverb, spare drumming, sublime bass lines, and a closing guitar solo rave-up reminiscent of Buffalo Springfield-era Neil Young. Even "Mexican Dogs" (the most retro and bluesy song here) takes unpredictable sideways detours with soaring melodies that come off more like a young Bono than anything Jack White ever crooned. But at their best, Cold War Kids are incomparable to any other artist. The catchy "Something Is Not Right With Me" blends indie rock's winding guitars with late '70s disco rhythms, new wave inspired bass grooves, and post punk's anxiety riddled angularity to create an amalgamated sound that is entirely their own.

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still rockin'

Their first album was one so original and fresh that it would be near impossible to re-create. Fortunately, the band doesn't try to repeat what they successfully accomplished with their first full length album. Studio production peaks it's head in this album with a brief string arrangement and some strategic organic placement. Lyrically, Cold War Kids are a step above! Musically there sound is still fresh but ultimately this album does not measure up to their first full length record which arguably was solid from start to finish. There sophmore release is jam oriented and does not bring the same excitement I felt with the first record but it still rocks.

First Impressions - Thoroughly Cold War

The Cold War Kids don't disappoint. No sophomoric slump detected so far. Strong points of the album seem to be "I've Seen Enough" with its heavy, soulful sound and Mexican Dogs. These songs feel more deliberate and like enough of a departure to show some growth since 2006. A solid follow-up from a band that may be setting trends some day.

passionate people

Loyalty to Loyalty is one of the best albums I have heard in a longtime. Cold War Kids always interested me because of their different sound. In this album you can see how they have grow musically. Robber & Cowards is one of my favorite albums and I didn't think it could get any better, but it did. Nathan's voice is incredible you can hear the reality in his voice. With his vocals and the dynamic instrumentals it feels like they are in the room with you. Amazing.

Biography

Formed: CA

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '00s, '10s

Long Beach, CA's Cold War Kids make music with roots that go deep and wide, embracing influences as diverse as Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Jeff Buckley, and the Velvet Underground. Matt Aveiro, Matt Maust, Jonnie Russell, and Nathan Willett began crafting their soulful, blues-inflected take on indie rock as Cold War Kids in 2004, recording demos in Los Angeles soon after they formed. After signing to Monarchy Music, Cold War Kids released their debut EP, Mulberry Street, in spring 2005. The band's...
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