Since the release of their debut, this Danish outfit has toured with the likes of Editors. Maybe that has helped them with “Sleep Mountain”. It still sounds big and anthemic but more thought through and cohesive, two qualities that could not be attributed to their debut album. Or is it the influence of producer Peter Katis - who has helped shape the sound of bands such as Interpol and The National – that makes “Sleep Mountain” the album it is? And do I really care? Not when you get an album that can easily compete with The Arcade Fire’s best work!
I’ve already used some pretty big names in this review and The Kissaway Trail wouldn’t look out of place next to any of them. Take opener and single “SDP” for example… for six minutes these guys take you on a ride with the pace being set by a muscled rhythm section with great melodies to boot. The same goes for “New Year” and well, pretty much for the entire album.
So while The Kissaway Trail hasn’t exactly come up with an original sound, they are perfectly capable of capturing your attention and keeping it
Score: 7.5 out of 10
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