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GET SLEEPING IN THUNDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n KITE SHOWS MAINSTREAM POTENTIAL ON “SLEEPING IN THUNDER.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n When approaching albums by local artists, you always try to keep expectations in check. Without backing from major record labels or the expertise of industry producers, nobody should expect a highly refined package. Not to say local albums can\u2019t be good. In many cases, independently produced albums have a more authentic sound to them. In a world where you need not be talented to have a hit record (Hello Britney Spears!), raw songs from uncorrupted artists can be a breath of fresh air. Now that I\u2019m finished explaining myself, the latest offering from local rockers Kite destroys all reasonable expectations of a local album. \u201cSleeping in Thunder\u201d has the polish and gravitas of the best national stuff in the rock genre, without the artistic sacrifices often found on mainstream releases. Comprised of Monte Thompson on lead vocals and guitars, Michael Koep on drums and percussion, Scott Clarkson on lead guitars, and Mark Rakes on bass, Kite is an in-between rock band. Mixing acoustic sounds with hard rock guitar riffs, the songs on \u201cSleeping in Thunder\u201d are all distinct from each other. Some are edgier, while others rely on softer melodies. The album is uniformly well-produced, but the surprise here is the overall tightness on display. The members of Kite all highlight their abilities with various solos, but the songs themselves succeed because the individual pieces mold into a distinct sound. Koep\u2019s lyrics aren\u2019t literal or direct, but the poetic language intrigues more than frustrates. Songs like \u201cIf You Were Dead,\u201d \u201cThe Right Regret\u201d and the title track focus more intently on the two sides of a personality. In \u201cIf You Were Dead,\u201d there\u2019s disdain for the other side, with lyrics like, \u201cThat ugly voice inside of me\/ you\u2019d be silent\/ if you were dead.\u201d On \u201cThe Right Regret,\u201d the relationship is more complicated. On it, Thompson sings, \u201cI want to be the thing that screams are made of-the place where the thrill began.\u201d \u201cSleeping in Thunder\u201d solidifies Kite\u2019s reputation as one of the best local bands around. Ignoring them while they\u2019re our little secret would be criminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n –Tyler Wilson, Coeur d’Alene Press<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n TRACK LISTING:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n STEER BY THE STARS<\/p>\n\n\n\n FIRE ESCAPE<\/p>\n\n\n\n IF YOU WERE DEAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n SLEEPING IN THUNDER<\/p>\n\n\n\n INCINERATION <\/p>\n\n\n\n EVERYTHING MAGIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE CONS OF SHADE<\/p>\n\n\n\n UP TO THE DARK<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE REMAINS<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE RIGHT REGRET<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n LINER NOTES <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kite is Additional musicians: Lyrics: Michael Koep Produced by Kite Recorded over the winter of 2005-2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mastered by OasisCD Those who\u2019ve kept us happily awake : KSIT721<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a92006, Tripcat Songs, BMI \/ \u00a92008 Claytunes Music, BMI GET SLEEPING IN THUNDER: Amazon MP3 Spotify MP3 KITE SHOWS MAINSTREAM POTENTIAL ON “SLEEPING IN THUNDER.” When approaching albums by local artists, you always try to keep expectations in check. Without backing from major record labels or the expertise of industry producers, nobody should expect a highly refined package. Not to say local albums can\u2019t … <\/p>\nAmazon<\/a> <\/a>MP3<\/a> <\/strong>
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The versatility of Thompson\u2019s voice grabs the most singular attention here. He\u2019s got the aggressive pipes of a hard rocker, but he pulls off tender melodies with equal skill. It allows Kite to shift tempos and moods, sometimes within a single song.
All of the songs feature intricate arrangements. Many songs open with patient instrumentals, allowing the music to breathe and develop. Some songs cruise over the five-minute mark, but there\u2019s no fat here.
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\u201cEverything Magic\u201d stands out because the \u201csappy love song\u201d contains some fun little verses. Lyrics like \u201cYou are my do-re-mi,\u201d \u201cYou are my potpourri,\u201d and \u201cYou are my make believe\u201d are the quirky, likable kind of sappy.
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Scott Clarkson:<\/strong> lead Guitar, Bass, vocals, sound effects.
Michael Koep:<\/strong> drums, cymbals, bass, vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, Rhodes piano, hand percussion, sound effects.
Monte Thompson: <\/strong>lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, synths.
Mark Rakes:<\/strong> bass guitar and vocals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greg White- bass guitar on If You Were Dead<\/em> and The Cons of Shade<\/em>
Laurie Wilson- backing vocals on If You Were Dead <\/em>and Everything Magic<\/em>
Cristopher Lucas- backing vocals on Up To The Dark<\/em> and The Right Regret<\/em>. Tambourine on The Right Regret.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Music: Monte Thompson
Arrangements by Kite<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recorded at Playground Studios & TreeARC Studios Coeur d\u2019Alene, ID
Engineered by Kite
Mixed by Michael Koep<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Album art, CD design and packaging by Mark Brown
Logo by Michael Koep<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisa Koep and Dani Mahoney. The Heren Sindaril. Michael and Jean Herzog. Stan and Jolynn Koep. Joe Lynch. Gabe Burdett. Jeff Hagman. Erin Beecham. Greg White. Guy Gighman & Anna Gonzales.. Jason Williamson. Gregg Johnston and LGD Design. Lisa-Smith Putnam at Integy Entertainment. Jake McClure. Cristopher Lucas. Dave & Heather Dupree. Bob Burdett. Doug Smith. Nick Wiebe. Mark Rakes. Cary Beare. Allison McCready. Bob and Bobbi and Bean (three-b). Darren and Shokie and the go-fast-mf- Grey Flame. Mark Brown. Calvin Langley. Jameson Sylte. Josh Beebe. Royce Turllotte. Tracy Williams. Siena Schmit. Darin Schaffer. Lee Haouk. Rob Christie. Rex Rhinaldi. Justin & Christine Pierson. Bob, Sharon. Mike and Tracy (and the little one on the way) at Elkins Resort. Splimbot Gogahnis. Scott Coleman.The Iron Horse corner table. Vince Hughes. Dan for the 2×4 barn. Chris Shivda at the Music Connection. Eric and Laurie Wilson. Michael Thompson. Ken and Diana Koep, Barbara Miller and Tami Clarkson. Welcome Mr. Mark Rakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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