Remember how I posted recently about unnecessary covers, and lamented those that slavishly aped the original, without trying something different? Well, this is different enough for me. The K's first came to my attention courtesy of The Man Of Cheese but they are not, contrary to what this video might suggest, an acoustic two-piece - rather, they are a sharply-dressed unsigned band of impossible youth who are not afraid to show you their influences. Here's an example of more typical fare from The K's ... but I am rather partial to this, their cover of one of Jarvis's finest moments.
And I really can't remember a worse time.
Very nice. Like the sound of their own stuff too. Not sure about the apostrophe though.
ReplyDeleteYes, they're good, I think.
DeleteAs for the apostrophe, I wrote this post without it ... but then put it in after checking their socials. Grates a bit.
If it was good enough for the La's...
DeleteAh! Good point.
DeleteVery good - accomplished and talented, what a voice there too. I like this as well as the harder edged track you linked to - and the pianist's shirt.
ReplyDeleteGood, aren't they? And I quite like the singer's Fred Perry ringer.
DeleteGreat stuff - fine cover version (is it possible to stuff a truly great song?) and them K blokes sound right up my strasse. Must investigate further.
ReplyDeleteI think they're really promising.
DeleteDefinitely worth a trip to see live I reckon. Their track "Sarajevo" is not only excellent but the chorus lyrics are very apt given the current Putin related nightmare.
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough, I was looking for their live dates, mate. Mostly seem to be further north, though, so might need some planning...
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