IN REVIEW
KYLE FALCONER
LOVELY NIGHT OF TERROR
Photo by Gabi Darblade and Freddie Nuttall
Reviewer: David Weddle
Kyle Falconer is back with a brand new album, Lovely Night Of Terror, and it is one heck of a record. Starting off with the title track, a simple acoustic introduction to an album that is so far from uncomplicated that it's almost too much...almost. In stark contrast to what is to come, this amuse-bouche for the lugs is a great way to kick things off. Kyle has been busy scrolling through his little black book of music greats to join him on his brand new album, Lovely Night Of Terror.
The first of his celebrity chums to make an appearance is The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins on Worlds Away. I'll be honest, I am a little obsessed with this track; it is an upbeat pop-rock anthem that has everything you could possibly want in a song. The track features a catchy chorus, a good beat, and soaring vocals. It's a cracking track with an earworm of a hook, and Justin Hawkins' vocals are integral to that.
The fun doesn't stop there, oh no, my friend. Kyle has only gone and got Jamie Webster along for the ride with I'm Lost (You're Dead). Again, the catchy hook is there, and the vocals are on point. A great showcase for both singers' vocal styles, but more than that, the drum work that is the backbone of the entire album really shines through on this one.
oving away from the traditional rock sound, Kyle enlisted Lottery Winners for Lady Coachella, a festival-ready banger that has an electronic drum beat and synth work, and again, Kyle has hooked the lyrics up to the max; this one will be sticking around in your head for a good while, so be warned.
Wow. Well, surely that's it for surprises, right? Wrong! It's only blooming; Peter Doherty (The Libertines, Babyshambles) up next. On Midas Touch, a timeless instant classic, Peter's distinctive vocals are the perfect accompaniment to Kyle's.
The Zutons' frontman Dave McCabe's is next on the mic. His voice was the perfect choice for Madness; his voice is a great balance to Kyle's and keeps the song grounded, adding a bit of grit to the song.
The first of his celebrity chums to make an appearance is The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins on Worlds Away. I'll be honest, I am a little obsessed with this track; it is an upbeat pop-rock anthem that has everything you could possibly want in a song. The track features a catchy chorus, a good beat, and soaring vocals. It's a cracking track with an earworm of a hook, and Justin Hawkins' vocals are integral to that.
The fun doesn't stop there, oh no, my friend. Kyle has only gone and got Jamie Webster along for the ride with I'm Lost (You're Dead). Again, the catchy hook is there, and the vocals are on point. A great showcase for both singers' vocal styles, but more than that, the drum work that is the backbone of the entire album really shines through on this one.
oving away from the traditional rock sound, Kyle enlisted Lottery Winners for Lady Coachella, a festival-ready banger that has an electronic drum beat and synth work, and again, Kyle has hooked the lyrics up to the max; this one will be sticking around in your head for a good while, so be warned.
Wow. Well, surely that's it for surprises, right? Wrong! It's only blooming; Peter Doherty (The Libertines, Babyshambles) up next. On Midas Touch, a timeless instant classic, Peter's distinctive vocals are the perfect accompaniment to Kyle's.
The Zutons' frontman Dave McCabe's is next on the mic. His voice was the perfect choice for Madness; his voice is a great balance to Kyle's and keeps the song grounded, adding a bit of grit to the song.
What a rollercoaster it has been so far; the ride isn't over yet, though. The celebrity appearances may be over, but there are still five more tracks to go on an album that has already given us so much. Trace of Me is a little more chilled than the first six songs and adds a moment of calm before Kyle ups the tempo slightly again with Can't Swim (Do It Again) and goes one step further with Ego, both increasing the energy bit by bit until the chorus of Ego hits hard. It is a track that I can see being a fan favourite to sing live; it really lends itself to crowd participation.
Closing the album off with Martha's Imagination, Kyle continues with the larger-than-life vocal delivery that has dominated the album; this one is no different. It's a canny tune and one that is well placed on the album as our time with Kyle Falconer and friends draws to a close. 'One last song,' you say? OK, go on then. Third Time Lucky finishes things off, a message of hope and positivity to bring this epic album to an end. The inclusion of so many celebrity guests could easily have felt like a gimmick, but everyone who featured made a real contribution to the overall sound and feel of each track. A quality record that deserves to be on your radar. Give it a spin.
Closing the album off with Martha's Imagination, Kyle continues with the larger-than-life vocal delivery that has dominated the album; this one is no different. It's a canny tune and one that is well placed on the album as our time with Kyle Falconer and friends draws to a close. 'One last song,' you say? OK, go on then. Third Time Lucky finishes things off, a message of hope and positivity to bring this epic album to an end. The inclusion of so many celebrity guests could easily have felt like a gimmick, but everyone who featured made a real contribution to the overall sound and feel of each track. A quality record that deserves to be on your radar. Give it a spin.
