“Mr. Maker,” “Tick Of Time,” and the bonus hidden track “All Over Town” bring in a rockin’ country/folk-sounding acoustic guitar and loses absolutely nothing as far as push and drive are concerned. The Kooks never really slow the pace of Konk even though “Tick Of Time” and “All Over Town” are quiet ballads.
Rounding out the CD are “See The Sun,” “Sway,” “Shine On,” “Down To The Market,” and “One Last Time.” From start to finish The Kooks second CD doesn’t let up, holding your interest with each song. There is also a bonus disc, Rak, that is available as a companion to Konk and is only offered in physical format and in limited quantities. It looks to be a cool collection of songs recorded that did not make the album and alternate/ demo versions of a few of the Konk tracks.
Konk is one of those albums that I can play over and over again, never skipping tracks and often pressing the repeat button to hear one of my favorite tunes just one more time before I shut the stereo off. I’m glad I took a chance on these Brits over a year ago on their first outing and look forward to what they have in store for their next album. Could it be, seeing that it will be the third album that The Kooks will follow other great rock bands of the past and put out what we like to call the “departure record?” Who can say? All I know is that it will find its way into my collection no matter what.
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1 - Kitty
These boys are geniuses of the highest rank. Clearly.
2 - Lucy
Brilliant album. All a good indie-pop album calls for are great guitar as always when Mr Harris is in place and just simple yet meaningfull and emotional lyrics as ALWAYS with mr pritchard a unique poetic and incredibly talented songwriter. The kooks refuse to fit into any genre but they know exactly what their unique sound is. How can a band with so much flexibility be put into a category, most indie fans out there dont seem to stick to them simply because they bend the rules abit and its so refreshing that a band especially in these days can just walk on stage in there day to day clothes and not be drawn in to any bullshit about what they should wear or look like like so many other bands out there because all they want to do is make good music influenced by ledgends and past experiences and to me they have hit the mark. I can honestly say in my opinion the kooks have brought something truely great back to british music and for that i will be forever greatful. Amazing album i cant wait to see what they give us next.