I’m slowly starting to realize that the majority of the music I know of and enjoy today was discovered in one single summer. Clearly, Cold War Kids falls under that category.

While the singles from their debut album, Robbers & Cowards, ultimately could not avoid being used (an annoying amount of times) in mainstream media, some people might be surprised that the all the songs on the album are rather good. They actually create one cohesive sound, full of the right amount of grit and slightly Southern-sounding twangs. And if that doesn’t convince you, they’ve also opened for the lacks of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Muse. Not to mention that they released their sophomore effort, Loyalty to Loyalty, last month and it’s also worth a listen.

Cold War Kids play tonight (the 24^th) at Emo’s. Opening act is A.A. Bondy (AKA Scott Bondy, former member of Verbena), who will start the night with his brand of soulful rock.

Doors @ 9 p.m.

This entry was posted on Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 3:25 pm and is filed under recommended.