Now That We Both Can Fly

Kings Go Forth “High On Your Love”

Kings Go Forth write and perform soul music in a way that is convincingly old school, but the sound of their recordings isn’t vintage. This is a good thing — the music doesn’t come out sounding like an overly fussy simulacrum of something from over 40 years ago, and the songs benefit from modern techniques and the influence of hip hop. This is most apparent in the way the bass and drums fit in the mix: Crisp hits and warm bass tone given plenty of space and volume, not only sample-ready, but sounding as if it could already be the handiwork of a DJ. Rather than simply propping up the chords and vocal parts with a backbeat, the rhythm section here gives the tune shape and dimension, so when the harmonies cascade, you get the full intensity of the melody and the sweetness of the sentiment.

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