Kingsbury

Music:

Member Since: 12/9/2004
Band Website: kingsburymusic.net
Band Members:

Bruce Reed - Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
Mark Freeman - Bass, Politics
T.J. Burke - Drums, Programming
Samantha Christine - Guitars, Noise

Influences:

Radiohead, Anathema, Elbow, June of 44, Pink Floyd, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Calla, and many more...

Sounds Like:

Reviews

"The Great Compromise by Orlando, FL residents Kingsbury can join the pantheon of albums that provide time and space for songs that first kick the listener in the gut and then sit down on the ground beside them to help them figure out what the hell just happened. Led by the weary baritone whispers of Bruce Reed, Kingsbury has crafted a record that somehow encourages dark introspection while discouraging the puerile moping that’s too often present in contemporary rock and folk music. There’s nothing pedantic about these jarring tunes; instead, the listener is privileged to ingest and absorb song after song of intricate minor key progressions performed by rather talented artisans. As best evinced on tracks like “Corpse,” “Buried Beneath the Trees,” and “All This Dead Space,” it’s the musicianship that truly sets the mood on this record." - Amplifier Magazine

“Orlando, FL band Kingsbury compare themselves to bands such as Calla, Radiohead and Low. I like them already. After taking a listen, I am really enjoying their stuff. It's eerily dark -- almost too dark -- but something about it strikes me to keep listening. The music makes me feel like I'm walking through a hazy dream and no matter what I do, I fall deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole.” - Circles of Concrete

“I love this record, The Great Compromise, by a band called Kingsbury . There's a lot to like: heavy, atmospheric, guitar-centered tracks, with what I think is very impressive production quality, given that their website claims the record was recorded in their home studio. Whether this speaks to the underlying technology available these days or their skill with it matters not, it's just a great-sounding record.” - Burning Dervish

"To make music at the quality necessary to be considered derivative of those bands [Radiohead and Calla] takes a level of talent that most bands can’t even imagine. Judging by the state of music today, most bands don’t even try. Not only does Kingsbury try, but they clearly succeed." -either/or

“What a better way to experience today's storm with the new LP from Kingsbury. They have this innate quality to make a depressing scene outside and make it more depressing, but in a good way. It makes you want to feel the bands strife in every note that they play. I love that they have male/female vocals on some of the tunes, because you can feel the strife in both of their voices.” - Cause=Time

“Skillfully produced and recorded by the band, with the lion’s share of effort coming from lyricist and front man Bruce Reed, Orland’s Kingsbury have released a mesmerizing debut album. Guitars caterwaul between speakers with a vibrantly manic frequency, a military snare and sizzling cymbals rising up from deep within the mix, and above it all, an unsung, breathy and moaned lead vocal that more than once had me checking to see if Thurston Moore was making a cameo appearance.” - Reax Magazine

“Soft, moody, progressive, and smart. The Great Compromise is an appropriate title for this album, as it contains songs that are somewhat accessible and catchy and yet, the songs are mainly subtle, odd creations born out of artistic integrity. Casual listeners may find this band's music too odd for their tastes, but our guess is that the folks in this band want to create quality music rather than just churn out the kind of shallow crap most people want to hear. We can't help but be impressed by the band's choices of venues and cities when they tour. Instead of picking only the obvious, ultra cool clubs and cities to play...they seem to be willing to play just about any time and at any place that they can. Their grass roots approach will probably pay off. Our guess is that, once underground musicians and fans hear this stuff, the members of Kingsbury will be well on their way to becoming an underground favorite.” - Babysue

“Kingsbury may sing softly on "The Great Compromise," but they carry a loud stick by striking a balance with introspective subject matter, intelligent arrangement and a sincere sense of intimacy.” -orlandocitybeat.com

“The Great Compromise is Kingsbury's debut full-length album, and after listening repeatedly, I was taken aback. Their sound is altogether too mature and crafted for this to be a first full-length record; however, considering that they spent more than a year's time hashing out, recording, and finishing this album, one can begin to believe Kingsbury was able to create such a work. This album deserves more than a cursory listen and five hundred words.” –Independent Clauses

“Good points of comparison would be Red House Painters, Low, The Bad Seeds, and maybe hints of more melodic post-rock (think Red Medicine-era Fugazi). It's tremendous stuff.” – The Runout Groove

“Through whispery, moody lyrics, Kingsbury has created an album that seems best suited for dreary days when your wife has left you, your dog won’t let you pet him, it’s been raining for three days straight, and all you want to do in hide under the covers and play a record. We’ll take it.” –RetroLowFi

“The Great Compromise is highly recommended for a long, rainy drive with your cigarettes and an open window.” – killerpop.com

“A couple of nights later at the club was a well-attended CD release party for local mood-rockers Kingsbury. With an excellent debut album to unveil, the band rose to the occasion with a fully realized sound that unfolded in inky, opulent layers, their buddy Wes Jones from Apollo Quartet providing lots of the additional atmospheric sounds. To visually mirror this, they did their own lighting, which I always appreciate, no matter how low-tech. Most remarkable, though, was how incredibly professional they sounded. Take note; Orlando has a new indie rock contender.” - Orlando Weekly

Record Label: http://www.post-records.com
Type of Label: Indie