King Post Kitsch - The Party’s Over

Tiny giants Song, By Toad have once again released a precious little record that shall not escape the attention of the most attentive music listeners. Slightly straying away from the genres of previous releases, this record flies into a much more approachable territory, aiding itself with its many, many qualities.

We’re talking about Glasgow-based King Post Kitsch, a name that you may not be familiar with but could easily be fooled into believing that it’s only a legendary band from the late 60’s or early 70’s, causing you to agree with strong and decisive nods only to look knowledgeable.

This record, however, is yet to be released, so this is a good time to get acquainted with it. The Party’s Over offers ten exquisite tracks that will convince anyone of its quality on the very first listen. It’s late 60’s infused rock-pop that hops from Kinks to Lou Reed comparisons as the record boasts variety and consistency, pleasing and surprising in equal measures.

Lush, vintage, angry, elegant… the record comfortably carries many adjectives and qualities and is not afraid to show either one of them. You will love The Werewolf Hop with its grungy sound, compelling and catchy from the very first second, its aged yet modern sound blending in perfect measures.

It’s also very hard to resist to the charming simplicity of Portland Street Pt. 2 or Walking On Eggshells, its effectiveness striking the bull’s eye without a hint of shyness, they are tracks meant to be played on vinyl again and again, serving as the perfect soundtrack to Friday evenings soaked in booze.

The way the records ends, though, is simply breathtaking. Changing lanes, the King lowers the gear and almost whispers his way through Closing Time. Minimalistic, simple, elegant and with that touch of melancholy, it’s a stunning if short track that cries for the needle to be put on again from the very first track and start again from the top.

The Party’s Over by King Post Kitsch will be released tomorrow, 13 June via Song, By Toad Records.

King Post Kitsch - Walking on Eggshells by Song, by Toad