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Matt and Kim – Grand Review

17 February 2009, Spencer @ 5:30 pm

I first heard about Matt & Kim back in 2005 when I stumbled upon a few mp3s from their then-upcoming debut. I enjoyed the tracks, but for one reason or another I never ended up getting the album. 3 years later, they released their sophomore album Grand, and I’m sitting here wondering why I never bought their first CD.

Grand is a quick half-hour of bouncy pop keyboards and frantic, happy drumbeats. The album opens and closes with two different versions of the song ‘Daylight’. The first version is an upbeat, catchy tune with an odd but funny video. The remixed outro is essentially the same song slowed down. Both are great songs.

In between the Daylights is a solid string of quick, lovable pop tunes. ‘Good Ol’ Fashioned Nightmare’ features one of the catchiest synth riffs you’ve ever heard, and I dare you to listen to it without dancing. The beat in ‘Spare Change’ sounds like a remixed ‘We Will Rock You’ with table thumps, claps, and snaps. ‘Don’t Slow Down’ has a perfect beat for running and has been on my jogging playlist since I got the CD. And whenever I hear ‘Cinders’, its frenetic synths make me feel like I should be at a carnival surrounded by flashing lights, trying to throw a baseball into a clown’s mouth.

The one problem I thought I would have with this album is that all of Matt & Kim’s songs sound so similar, and with enough time, that could get annoying. However, at less than 30 minutes, Grand doesn’t give me sufficient time to get annoyed. This is a fun album from a quirky, cute band. While the songs may get repetitive, they’re still great songs. I recommend this album to anyone who enjoys simple, happy pop music.

You can check out their website and download ‘Daylight’ and some of their older tracks for free here.

Matt & Kim – Cinders
Matt & Kim – Good Ol’ Fashion Nightmare
Matt & Kim – Don’t Slow Down

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12 Comments

1. RyanScannura@gmail.com — February 17, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
   
   

   Thanks for the great post! Love Matt and kim

   flossy yeah yeah remix is best thing ever




2. Jonathan — February 18, 2009 @ 12:27 am
   
   

   I’m all in for simple happy music, which this certainly is, but listening to those tracks definitely leaves a lot to be desired.

   Hearing your analogy , feeling like you’re at a carnival wanting to throw a baseball into a clown’s mouth, that’s exactly it. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate description. But isn’t that kind of music going to get old within about 30 seconds?




3. Ricky — February 19, 2009 @ 11:19 am
   
   

   yea man this album is the shits




4. Sean Cannon — February 20, 2009 @ 11:39 am
   
   

   I’ve been in love with them for a long time now. The music is good in and of itself, but the live show is what sets them apart.

   And I put my money where my mouth is in that regard, because I have them coming to Louisville next Saturday (2/28) at Skull Alley. It’s gonna be off the chain!




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