“Always Where I Need to Be”
from the album Konk
2008
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After an excellent and highly praised debut album, the “Kooky” quartet from Brighton is at it again with Konk. Lead singer Luke Pritchard says, “If it doesn’t make you feel good, then what’s the point?” — and their new tracks do feel good, filled with great upbeat guitar and powerful choruses. The headlining songs on Konk are the album’s first two: “See the Sun” and “Always Where I Need to Be.” Other tracks that impress are “Do You Wanna” (with a lively dance quality and sexy lyrics) and “Stormy Weather.” The Kooks maintain their unique sound throughout. With positive vibes along the lines of fellow Brits The Kinks, Konk flows cohesively and is easy and pleasant to listen to all the way through, which is very hard to say for most full-lengths in this era of hit singles. Following their first release, their progression with Konk proves that if The Kooks keep this up, they’ll be making great rock albums for years.