MP3: King of All the Animals - Concrete skyline
The tune of "Concrete skyline" by King of All the Animals reminds me of that classic country chestnut "Sunday morning coming down". It's in the lilt of the melody, the phrasing of the vocals. Guest vocalist TV Smith (The Adverts) has more of a Mike Ness sneer than a Cash or Kristofferson croon, but it makes sense and fits KoAtA's garage-pop sound quite well. It's rough and presumes a life hard-lived, but it's not inaccessible, not in the slightest. However, the thing that's most important is the uplifting, optimistic feeling I get from listening to the track. Even though "Sunday morning coming down" might seem more depressing on the surface, I get the same impression from both songs. They are about new days and new beginnings, examining your surroundings and wanting something more. A perfect spring single, really.
King of All the Animals - Concrete skyline (ft. TV Smith)