Artist: Matt & Kim
Album: Sidewalks
Genre: Pop, Indie, Electronic
Matt & Kim are one of those bands I'd heard random songs by through friends and had always been meaning to give them a proper listen, but hadn't. With their new album Sidewalks just being released yesterday I figured what better time? The first thing that you'll notice is rather high energy music in the form primarily of synths and drums with vocals similar to that of Peter Bjorn and John's. The album continues the upbeat energy throughout the album. This is a good thing. Matt & Kim obviously know what sound their listeners expect to hear and don't disappoint. This is also a bad thing, as there's little diversity and each song easily blends into the next if you're not paying attention.
This album sadly borders on mediocrity. Two listens in and I have not had one song grip me. There are plenty of decent songs, in-fact the entire album is decent. It's just not very memorable. If you're looking for an upbeat synth and drum heavy album then this will definitely please you, I'm just not sure for how long.
3/5 Bits
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