Rhythm Chord & Melody

Reign of Kindo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 19, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: One Eleven Records
• ASIN: B001B92EI0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,387 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The sound of this Buffalo, NY band is not jazz, nor is it in-your-face rock. It's simply the pinnacle in sophisticated pop rock. Pianos with Mehldau-like dissonance swell along colliding guitar lines, rounded out with a rhythm section that grooves and sways like it's nobody's business. The Kindo boys have masked innovative genius into a pop façade. RIYL: Dave Brubeck, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Ben Folds, This Day & Age, Brad Mehldau, John Mayer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Song Great!, August 27, 2008

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Bruce R. Pedersen "Indie Junkie" (Eugene, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rhythm Chord & Melody (Audio CD)

I have never been compelled to write a review before, but then, I have never bought an album that I really liked every song. This is a great compilation of jazz,pop, indie,and rock all in a controlled and melodic way. THis is the kind of music that I think alot of people are looking for. Music that is intelligent,deep, yet highly melodic and accessible. Buy this album so these guys will keep creatingnew stuff.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TROK - An Absolutely Talented Band!, August 21, 2008

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D. Velez (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rhythm Chord & Melody (Audio CD)

I must first say that these guys have brought back a genre that hasn't seen too much light through the clounds ( I hope to see more of it). Indi-Jazz or just the flow of their music is phenominal. I don't mean to be biased but I get so tired of the mainstream flow of music that fills the radio stations nowadays. This band I'm sure has been through hell and back to bring us this melodic sound and I hope they get recognized for it! The lyrics really standout, and anything with a piano in it is A++ for me. I'm not to good at going into details about specific songs, but I was first introduced to them through TDAA, then their EP (btw.....excellent, check it out!). As the guy below me said....Listen to the song Rhythm, Cord and Melody and let TROK engulf you. A++ for this band, I hope to see more music from them in the future....Please support TROK!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something You Need To Hear!, August 20, 2008

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Mr. Bryan (La Center, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rhythm Chord & Melody (Audio CD)

4.5 stars.

The Reign Of Kindo creates music that falls somewhere between pop, jazz, and indie... Something intriguing and unique. TROK sounds just that way, and what great musicians they are!

"Rhythm, Chord & Melody" is a trip!

At first, after hearing the contrast of the songs from their 2007 debut EP, this album sounded less varied, but after listening to the songs a few times they become distinct.

Complex structures abound within TROK's memorable and jazzy songs. Yet still the songs are accessible and melodic. The one thing I feel this album might be missing is the really upbeat songs like "Just Wait" and "Hard To Believe" from their 2007 debut EP. Not to say there aren't upbeat songs! It's just that somehow, to me at least, none of the songs on here feel the same as the ones on the EP, which is okay. These songs amazing, but in a different way.

Rhythm, Chord & Melody is a really great album that I know will grow on me and soon attain five-star status. If you've been thinking about buying this, go for it. I don't believe you'll regret it. There's so much here to chew on... Every time I listen I hear something I didn't notice before. Great music.

...Also if you have a chance to see them live and you like their music, go see them. I feel that they are just as good live as they are on the recorded albums. Not enough bands stand up to the live show these days... TROK does. :)

Standout tracks:
The Moments In Between,
Great Blue Sea,
Till We Make Our Ascent,
I Hear That Music Play,
Hold Out