ALBUM REVIEW |
The West is
the Future |
| When you
usually think of South Dakota what comes to mind? well, honestly I can't
come up with anything of significance, but Kid Dakota is bringing stories
of this unfamiliar region to those that have yet to experience it with their
new record "The West Is The Future." While the roots of Kid Dakota
really began in the mid-90's through Darren Jackson's, lead vox, solo career
in Minneapolis, the first remnants of the band began in 1999 when Jackson
and Christopher McGuire, drums, met. This coloboration produced an EP entitled
"So Pretty" in 2000 and was repressed on vinyl in 2002 with a
few extra songs. Now two years following the release of that LP, Kid Dakota
is set to unleash their second full length effort on the Chairkickers' Union
Music label.
Kid Dakota concocts a masterful blend of indie rock, art-funk and the down-home country feeling of South Dakota that when combined produces a very chill and laid back vibe throughout "The West Is The Future." It almost resembles the dreamlike state that is reminiscent of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon." The one thing that sets Kid Dakota apart from other indie acts is the unnecessary art that's sometimes put in. Every word, every drum beat and every strum of the guitar seems to have their own little nook and cranny in the songs. There isn't a single note that eve thinks about straying from the sense of belonging that Jackson mastered through his writing. Be sure to check out "Ivan" and "Pilgrim" on the record when you get a chance, they are definite favorites of mine. You can pick up your own copy of Kid Dakota's new disc on October 5th and remember to head over to www.kiddakota.com and check out when they're going to play near you. |