I just recently got my hands on the newest Kooks album, Konk. The special edition i bought included a bonus disc entitled "Rak" which included another whopping nine tracks to add on to the thirteen of Konk itself. For those who haven't been cought up in The Kook's buzz, they're a four man band from Brighton, England. They're 2006 album Inside In/Inside Out received much recognition and was a success in both the US and British markets. They're follow up Album, Konk is no sophomore slump.
The Konk disc contains a good variety of songs very similar to parts of their first album. Very poppy, mostly mellow love songs. They've expanded a bit to grow on their old sound, but Konk lacks some of the originality and variety that their debut album had. However, the bonus disc Rak, is absolutely phenomenal. The tracks aren't as polished as in Konk, but the playlist is stellar. All of the lack of variety on the Konk disc is made up twofold in Rak. Most of the tunes are a little off-beat, and all feel very unique and fresh, which is perfect when paired with the more mainstream sound of Konk. This record is a must-buy for anyone who enjoys the brit-pop/alternative rock scene. Though Konk is a great follow-up album to the original, it would be criminal not to get the special edition, since Rak has so much more to offer.
Visit The Kooks Online
Myspace
Listen Online
Buy Konk & Rak Special Edition(click here for USA)
Buy Shine On Single (iTunes)
The Konk disc contains a good variety of songs very similar to parts of their first album. Very poppy, mostly mellow love songs. They've expanded a bit to grow on their old sound, but Konk lacks some of the originality and variety that their debut album had. However, the bonus disc Rak, is absolutely phenomenal. The tracks aren't as polished as in Konk, but the playlist is stellar. All of the lack of variety on the Konk disc is made up twofold in Rak. Most of the tunes are a little off-beat, and all feel very unique and fresh, which is perfect when paired with the more mainstream sound of Konk. This record is a must-buy for anyone who enjoys the brit-pop/alternative rock scene. Though Konk is a great follow-up album to the original, it would be criminal not to get the special edition, since Rak has so much more to offer.
Visit The Kooks Online
Myspace
Listen Online
Buy Konk & Rak Special Edition(click here for USA)
Buy Shine On Single (iTunes)
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