Lively, Bright and Catchy

Los Angeles-based singer Lennon Kloser, famously known as Kid Bloom, released his new album entitled Shaky Knees on August 11. This 20-minute album is bursting with a bright, summery sound that will leave listeners hooked. 

The title track is an immediate attention-grabber, with a bouncy bassline and crisp, reverberant vocals. According to Kloser, one of his biggest influences is Tame Impala, which is very apparent throughout this track. This tune has a wonderful, melodic chorus, which highlights Kloser’s wide vocal range. There are plenty of instrumental layers to listen for that add a great amount of depth and color to this track. To top it all off, there is a short but sweet electric guitar solo that makes an entrance before the last chorus. Overall, “Shaky Knees” was an excellent choice for the introduction to this album, based on its catchy and carefree vibe. 

The next track, “Sparkle,” belongs on a feel-good playlist. This tune has such fun, positive energy that is perfect for the summer months. It becomes clear right away that Kloser is a master in writing catchy hooks, as the focal point of this tune is the radiant chorus. The loud, snappy electric guitars paired with Kloser’s high-pitched vocals will leave listeners playing this song on repeat.

“Get Right” provides a very pleasant change of pace, as the vibe switches from poppy and upbeat to smooth and laid-back. This R&B-inspired track is tremendously funky and easy to listen to. The swelling synth chords and bold electric guitars blend together flawlessly with Kloser’s soft vocals. While it may not have been intended, it feels as though this track is inspired by Joe Keery, also known as Djo. “Get Right” and Djo’s tune, “Fool,” share some of the same qualities and both have a very similar vibe. 

The final track on Shaky Knees, entitled “Feel It,” doesn’t contain the same energy and catchiness as the rest of the tracks on this album. The distorted, chiptune-esque guitar lines are a bit off-putting and take away from the mood of this tune. Additionally, there isn’t a lot of variety in this track, as the same synth phrase is played throughout the entire song. “Feel It” is ultimately a pretty underwhelming track and it was a bit disappointing as a conclusion to this otherwise great album. In spite of this, Shaky Knees is still overall a remarkably energizing and lively album. The lighthearted and fun nature of this album will leave listeners coming back to it again and again.