Rachel and the Kings- Tonic
Rachel and the Kings – Tonic [LP]
By the Swami
Rachel James, vocalist and pianist for Rachel and the Kings continues to graduate as a songwriter. On the bands first album Tonic, James shows off her skill set with a rousing opener appropriately titled “Tonic”, which is very reminiscent of bands like Paramore or Metric.
The hit on album, “Fall Down” is catchy as hell. Using some influence from the likes of Adele and Muse, you can easily want to add this to your playlist for inspiration. Overall, the entire nine tracks eschews what James is all about: Soaring vocals, melody and punchy pop/rock attitude.
Creating “The Kings” with guitarist Steven Beck, bassist Noah Matthews, violinist Ian Short, and Stefan Runstrom, (former drummer of Tickle Me Pink), seems to have been the right step for James, as the album really showcases her commanding voice and harmonious style.
A definite local addition to your library is mandatory with this release. You will thank me later for that bit of advice.
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