KONK, the eagerly anticipated follow-up album to Inside In/Inside Out, hit the shops last week and, although it is classic Kooks, it's no match for its predecessor.
Konk is no match for its predecessor, Inside In/Inside Out.
Whether this is down to the absence of fast-paced and high-tempo tracks such as She Moves in Her Own Way, See the World and Matchbox - which exude teen spirit married with lynchpin rifts - or the departure of original bassist Max Rafferty - the Brighton-based band are lacking something on this album.
This album has a mellower feel and lead singer Luke Pritchard's lyrical territory delves deeper.
That said, Konk has a mellower feel and lead singer Luke Pritchard's lyrical territory delves deeper than previously seen and focuses much attention on the subject of love.
Tumbling rock songs Gap, See the Sun and the debut single, Always Where I Need to Be, are reminiscent of The Kooks which burst onto the scene in 2006, imposing catchy tunes which perfectly captured the essence of summer.
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Plus the album does contain some of the loveliest melodies The Kooks have produced with equally-enchanting lyrics.
Love it All, Sway (Konk's answer to Niave) and One Last Time are beautiful songs throwing out lyrics such as "Can I hold you one last time, to fight the fear that's growing in my mind," and "I need your heart, cause you're always in the right places".
It's a good, more grown-up, album but lacks the roguish lyrics and indie-pop tempo of earlier material.
Closer (not including a secret track) Tick of Time is the album's best. The beat of the drum and guitar rift is mesmerising, Luke's iconic voice is complemented by fellow band mates.
It's a good, more grown-up, album but ultimately lacks the roguish lyrics and indie-pop tempo fans may expect from earlier material.
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