Following the runaway success of their first full length album “Dutch Courage”, aKING present “Against all Odds”, their next delivery of chart-topping power tunes.
Produced by multiple award winning producer Theo Crous, “Against all Odds” introduces marked progression and a new edge to aKING..s pop rock identity.
The eleven new tracks offer a variety of melodic moods, for example the punchy pop rock title track “Against all Odds”, classical rock arrangements like “The heart of a Fool”, and an anthemic ballad “You and I”. The melodical sing along acoustic arrangement of “Know your Bones” showcases aKing’s brilliant song writing abilities. The track “Facebrick Constellations” provides you with a lush indulgence in Southern Mississippi dark swampy guitar sounds.
The lyrics were once again co-written by Laudo Liebenberg and Hunter Kennedy.
Laudo says: “It wasn..t so hard to say what I wanted to say this time round. The writing process flowed much more easily.”
“I find delight in empty days - I take my counsel with wine.” From “You and I”.
“I know my language has always been my limit - and this slurred speech is my own.” From “Heart of a Fool.”
“Glorious mistakes are anxiously waiting to be made - in the nervous arms of a breakdown I find embrace.” From “Know your Bones”.
aKING manages yet again to capture the strange contrast of their unique socio-political situation. Whereas “Dutch Courage” had a more tongue in the cheek ring to it, “Against all Odds” is more direct, cutting to the bone. It is still driven with the infectious, sing along positive energy that currently distinguishes aKING as one of SA..s most significant bands.
new video "Christmas At The Zoo (The Flaming Lips cover)" by the guitar plus me →http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8t20lG__ts
from the Christmas mini album "CHRISTMAS GIFT CHRISTMAS GRIFT" (me against the world 01) 1. White Christmas 2. The Christmas Song 3. Christmas At The Zoo 4. Christmas Gift Christmas Grift 5. Aluminum Xmas Trees (acoustic) 6. Silent Night
Hey how's it going? Sweet. We've got some new music up! Swing by our page when you get a chance, have a listen. Great to be in touch with ya. Peace Sao Paulo Punks
new album "soft instruments" available on iTunes store DOWNLOAD NOW!!
"mushroom" music video → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkqjkTSez-0 "One side will make you grow taller and the other side will make you grow shorter" - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
if ever there was a time for one of the greatest acts to come out of SA, that time is now, freking hell man, aKING, the new kings! Keep rocking chaps! the UK awaits you
"One side will make you grow taller and the other side will make you grow shorter" "mushroom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkqjkTSez-0 from new album "soft instruments" will be available this summer! on iTunes store, napster, Real Networks, eMusic etc...
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Hi Guys There is a review on your album 'Against all odds' in our new issue. You can check it out at www.neptunes.co.za under NepTunes Magazine or find it at our myspace homepage.
Hi Guys Thanx for the add. You can check out some live videos of your performance at Mystic in April at our youtube channel. www.youtube.com/neptunesmagazine And check out aKING live and album reviews in our next issue. coming soon. Cheers
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