Play 90 second soundbite of 'This Little Feeling' @ 'CD quality'
KaiserCartel do the minimalist nu-folk/country/rock thing with massive sensitivity. Instrumentally challenged (seemingly no more than acoustic guitar, snare drum, cymbal, two voices and the occasional percussive 'jingling'), KaiserCartel bring a whole new feel to contemporary music. Relying heavily on their impressive songwriting and massively effective and very tasty vocal attributes (individual and combined), the intrepid twosome take the listener on a gentle voyage through their delicate but wholesome musical world of new-age acoustic wonderment.
Although 'Double Standard' is an EP, there's actually seven great tracks to sit back and enjoy. And, 'Double Standard' does make you want to just sit and listen - it draws you in, slowly and very gently it works its way into you and leaves you feeling suitably chilled and positively refreshed. 'Double Standard' comes complete with a small pack of crayons - so as you relax you can colour in the charming line drawing on its cover - more originality, more simplicity, more under-statement!
I really like 'Double Standard' by KaiserCartel - they're doing something a bit different and doing it extremely well! The two work superbly well together vocally. Their songs are nicely proportioned, well crafted and sensitively handled. At a time when much of the music we hear tends to be very cluttered and complex, Kaiser Cartel have brought things back down to ground, almost to basics, and deigned to bring the world the gift of 'Double Standard' - and what fine gift it is too. 'Double Standard' is musical simplicity, homeopathic stimulation and aural splendour.
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