New album released today!

Fred Kinbom · Post by **Fred Kinbom** » 16 Jun 2017 10:16 am

The new album by my collaborative project Kinbom & Kessner is released today on Sotones Records!

Here is a (new, with mastered audio, and a bit more music) video trailer, focused on the lap steel aspects of the record:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV0KJE3lwE8

I hope some of you will enjoy it (it ain't "Sleepwalk").

The steels and tunings I used on the album were my 1937 National New Yorker and my Lap King Rodeo with Lollar Charlie Christians, both in A-C#-E-A-C#-E tuning, and my other Rodeo (with a Lollar Humbucker in the neck position) in G-minor (often played with an Ebow). The colorful, excellent tonebars are made by Michael Hillman.

Those who would like to buy the album on LP or CD can do so here:

http://kinbomkessner.com/shop

There is also more info about the project on the website, and notes on the songs with non-English lyrics:

http://www.kinbomkessner.com/with-the-b ... yrics.html

Digital downloads are available from iTunes and the other digital platforms.

Thanks for listening!

Fredrik

Will Houston · Post by **Will Houston** » 16 Jun 2017 12:50 pm

Sounds good, that haunting Kinbom sound. Now you can use your new homemade one too.

Fred Kinbom · Post by **Fred Kinbom** » 16 Jun 2017 1:57 pm

Thanks Will. Yeah, will try to get the home build involved for the next record. But having spent a year and a half on this one, I need a rest first.

Former Member · Post by **Former Member** » 18 Jun 2017 4:48 am

A black trash bag slid across the road. stopping and moving, like there was a mouse in it.
-That happened while i was listening to track 4.
There is no way to appreciate this album with a mere description. Ethereal? Timeless, buddhist, straight out facts of life, and, death..
High quality production like all of Fred's works.
Still on his path, ever going forward or backward.
It's going to take many listens to get it all in.
Excellent glimpse at I know not what, and beautiful

Geoff Cline · Post by **Geoff Cline** » 18 Jun 2017 5:36 am

Very cool stuff!!

Stefan Robertson · Post by **Stefan Robertson** » 19 Jun 2017 12:48 am

Very Etheral approach you have stocked to over the years. Much like Susan Alcorn. That's the great thing about music such variety keep it up.

Good luck with the album.

Fred Kinbom · Post by **Fred Kinbom** » 22 Jun 2017 4:07 am

Thanks Ron, Geoff and Stefan!

LPs/CDs are also available from Bandcamp for those who like that platform (with a download in your format of choice included instantly too):

https://fredrikkinbom.bandcamp.com/

Thanks for listening!

Fredrik

Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 23 Jun 2017 6:27 am

Congrats...wishing you all the best. Nice sound.

Tim Bennett · Post by **Tim Bennett** » 24 Jun 2017 1:07 am

I'm not much for adjectives, but I am really into this. Listening on Google play now.

Good to see the steel played differently.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 24 Jun 2017 4:22 am

I agree, adjectives don't do it. What happens when you get to the end? The music takes off in a different direction.

Just beautiful, and each sample makes you want more of that--then it changes. Not a style, but good songs on their own. Solid.
Appreciate the full cut of With the Beetles. Seductive, if I may adjectate.

Former Member · Post by **Former Member** » 24 Jun 2017 6:57 am

'Honey Bear kicks Ass!!
And Sonja Kessner has a beautiful voice. i'd fall in love just talking on the phone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymGggg2ob5c

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 24 Jun 2017 8:56 am

And plays bass! (and lap brush.)

Fred Kinbom · Post by **Fred Kinbom** » 27 Jun 2017 10:55 am

Thanks everyone! Glad you enjoy the music.

Fred Kinbom · Post by **Fred Kinbom** » 11 Jul 2017 6:52 am

For those who would like these lap steel sounds on freshly pressed vinyl, the LPs have now arrived!

And can be ordered here: https://fredrikkinbom.bandcamp.com/albu ... he-beetles

A CD-quality WAV download is included.