Ah, so frustrating! Kid, You’ll Move Mountains is blissfully brilliant in some places and maddeningly mediocre in others. With such an imbalance in quality tunes, listening can become a burden rather than a joy, which is a shame because when these kids shine, they shine rather brightly.
Loomings focuses on guy/girl fronted indie tunes with some atmospheric twists and a few laptop and lo-fi manipulations. Think of something along the lines of Straylight Run but with a bit more ambition and less whining. Also, I should note that this is definitely a headphone record; if you’re into cool mixing techniques and interesting audio moments, then you should definitely take this for a spin. So many indie bands rely on straightforward recordings and the way Loomings is put together really helps make the album stand out a bit from the crowded market it has entered.
The standout here is “Volts,” which bounces along on an upbeat, lighthearted vibe before dropping into a brooding, beautiful bridge and ending. “New Blood” is also excellent, sounding a bit like a less polished and more organic Muse. Both tracks, unfortunately, also point out the central fault of the record; when the tempo and rhythms fall in the middle rather than the extremes, the band sounds lost and unimaginative. It’s as if they got as excited as I did about the fun sections and the spacey, lush passages, but forgot about the other tracks on the album. If they can figure out how to flesh out all the songs next time around, I think you’ll find yourself hearing about Kid, You’ll Move Mountains even more.
(Editors Note: Two members of KYMM played in the amazing and underrated Troubled Hubble.)
Label: Self-Released
