King Tuff
The Other
Release Date: Apr 13, 2018
Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Garage Rock Revival
Record label: Sub Pop
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Album Review: The Other by King Tuff
Excellent, Based on 2 Critics
Based on rating 4/5
At surface level, Kyle Thomas' own thoughts about his new album have hinted to hint at a massive reinvention of his sound, a complete 180 to the beer-spilling, eccentric garage rock he so happily fuelled on previous LP 'Black Moon Spell'. And to an extent, he's right. 'The Other' provides a more expansive and atmospheric landscape that lends itself to various genres and moods - the use of organs, for one, is the most striking, as well as a more ambient feel.
Based on rating 8/10
Psych-garage rocker Kyle Thomas, better known as King Tuff, has returned with full-length album The Other, his first since 2014's Black Moon Spell. After four long years, Thomas is taking a more laid-back and mellow approach this time around. The Other consists of funk-laden tracks that are still true to Thomas's style; he has developed his songwriting skills and layered sound with intertwining keyboards, adding exceptional collaborations like Ty Segall on drums, vocals from Jenny Lewis and Mikal Cronin on saxophone. "Thru the ….
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