Knesset: Coming of Age

Posted: 20 January, 2012

A late entry into our favourite records of 2011 comes from young Phoenix outfit Knesset, whose debut lp Coming of Age is getting some pretty heavy airplay in the office of late.

Coming of Age is a strikingly assured bit of lush indie rock, drawing upon various influences –– the shimmering pop of fellow Southerners The American Analog Set, the rousing anthems of Broken Social Scene, the huge, immersive textures of classic British shoegaze –– but remaining its own beast.  

And what a pretty beast it is. Have a listen to standout cut Tell Me All Your Lies:

Coming of Age is largely the work of Evan Fox, who worked with Jeffrey Olsen and Michael Bell (Lymbyc System) to write and record the lp, making use of a private collection of vintage instruments, which give the album its wonderfully rich, warm tone. The album was mixed by John Congleton, who has worked with the likes of St. Vincent, The Walkmen, Black Mountain and Explosions in the Sky.

Check out the clip below for another great track from the album, Bitter Hearts, which sounds a bit like American Analog Set covering Slowdive. We like very much.

Knesset are on Gaga Pub via Rough Trade. Pick up Coming of Age from the band's Bandcamp.

Pete : 20 January, 2012

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