The Reign Of Kindo

I think I'm going to use Kyle's post as a segue into my post again tonight. One aspect of Sunfold that I think Kyle could have mentioned is their musical abilities and incorporation of elements of jazz into their style. These little bits of jazz infused stylings help give them a more unique sound and help provide some substance behind some of their pop influenced songs.

The Reign Of Kindo constructs their songs along these similar lines, only with a heavier reliance on jazz stylings. Rest assured that this type of "jazz rock" is not anywhere as bad as the name would make it sound. Yes, ROK teeters the line between well done fusion and crappy easy listening at times, but when done right they have a sound that can be comparable to an old Track Nine favorite Melee, back before they started sucking that is.

I think one of the stronger parts of the band and what really helps them separate their sound is drummer Steven Padin, who does a good job of sticking with jazz rhythms and techniques to compliment the sound and put his mark on it.

So give The Reign of Kindo a listen too after you check out Sunfold for a chance to hear some of the ways modern pop rock bands can incorporate elements of jazz to their sound to give the it more musical depth and separate themselves from the other bands out there.

The Reign Of Kindo - Something In The Way That You Are

The Reign Of Kindo - The Mystery Of Our Day

The Reign Of Kindo - Let It Go


-Alec