VIMTV Episode #214: Kylesa – Spiral Shadow

Jake: Recommended, 80/100

Tom: Recommended, 84/100

Overview: The barreling energy that’s present on Kylesa’s fifth album is one of it’s most alluring qualities. But once you dig into the musicianship that’s going on, the guitar and bass riffs, along with the frantic drums, make this a rock album to behold. The biggest point of controversy on Spiral Shadow will probably be its vocals– with so many people passing the mic in this band, it makes it hard to focus in on one vocal style or quality. For some this will bring some great contrast and variety, for others it may be distracting. Regardless, if you like hard rock music, you should listen to this album.

Recommended Similar Artists: Red Sparowes, Baroness, Tool

Jake’s Track Picks: 

• 2. Cheating Synergy
• 3. Drop Out
• 9. Spiral Shadow

Tom’s Track Picks: 

• 1. Tired Climb
• 2. Cheating Synergy
• 5. Don’t Look Back
• 9. Spiral Shadow

VIMTV Research Links:

• Kylesa Band Website
• Wikipedia – Kylesa
• Kylesa Myspace
• Kylesa – Spiral Shadow reviews at Metacritic
• Lyrics – Kylesa

“Don’t Look Back” Audio:

“Drop Out” Audio: