Shred Kelly / Archipelago
Album: Archipelago   Collection:General
Artist:Shred Kelly   Added:Sep 2018
Label:Devilduck Records  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2018-09-23 Pull Date: 2018-11-25
Week Ending: Nov 25 Nov 18 Nov 11 Nov 4 Oct 28 Oct 21 Oct 14 Oct 7
Airplays: 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 2

Recent Airplay
1. Jan 05, 2024: KZSU Time Traveler
Archipelago
4. Dec 23, 2022: KZSU Time Traveler
Jupiter (Any Other Way)
2. Oct 20, 2023: KZSU Time Traveler
Jupiter (Any Other Way)
5. Oct 15, 2021: KZSU Time Traveler
Jupiter (Any Other Way)
3. Feb 24, 2023: KZSU Time Traveler
Jupiter (Any Other Way)
6. Mar 05, 2021: KZSU Time Traveler
Archipelago

Album Review
Be Sharp
Reviewed 2018-09-09
INDIE FOLK-ROCK

Big instrumentation with multiple lead voices reminds me of Arcade Fire. Then add electric banjo (often) and mandolin (sometimes) for a folk-rock touch. From the band’s web site:

“Soaked in electric crescendos & folk tinged sing-along anthems, Shred Kelly is known for their high energy live show that ignites dance floors with their alternative folk sound. Over 3 albums and countless tours, the 5 British Columbians have developed their signature sound by taking inspiration from the mountains where they hail from and the people who inhabit them.”

RIYL Arcade Fire; Edward Sharpe & Magnetic Zeros; Of Monsters and Men

No FCC issues.

1 ** Mid-fast. Big, exuberant, orchestral anthem. Male lead vox. (4:06)
2 * Mid-fast. Energetic folk-rock. Female lead vox. (3:25)
3 Mid-tempo. Less energized; a bit rueful. Female lead vox. (3:41)
4 Very fast. Folk-dance intro, then loud folk-rock. Male lead vox. (4:41)
5 * Mid-tempo. Gentler ballad. Big orchestral middle. Male lead, female harmony. (3:46)
6 Mid-fast. Spirited folk-rock. Carpe Diem lyric is a bit trite. Female lead vox. (4:12)
7 * Mid-fast. Danceable 80s rock reminded me of Blondie. Female lead vox. (4:45)
8 Slow. Numb, lethargic, full of ennui. Male lead vox. (4:22)
9 ** Fast. Loud, powerful, high energy. Male/female duet. (4:59)
10 * Mid-fast. Bouncy, fun sounding, but lyrics of disappointment. Good female lead vox. Blondie again. (4:22)
11 Mid-fast. Short instrumental. Ragged start; big build; fade out. (1:09)

Track Listing
1. Archipelago   6. Die Trying
2. Don't Ever Look Back   7. Didn't Know
3. Jupiter (Any Other Way)   8. Weightless
4. Stay Gold   9. Nova
5. Way Down   10. Wasting Time
  11. Houseboat