With this latest record, kingcaid combines the aesthetic of new wave with the tension of art rock, taking cues from artists such as David Bowie, Nick Cave, Ty Segall and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, while still holding onto the formula that’s always shaped his songwriting. The eleven-track release kicks off with the fuzzy crunch of guitar on opening track “Ain’t That Nice,” crafting a moody rock scene that flows with rolling drums and commanding vocals to deliver a gripping soundscape that’s both brooding and tinged with bright melodic flickers.

With the album kingcaid illustrates his ability to tell stories that work flawlessly on record. And yet it also has a ‘one take’ feel to it, as if the artist and his musical collaborators know each other so well that they instinctively knew where to go every time. Add in the ‘as live’ atmosphere and kingcaid’s heartfelt vocals; Colorblind Quarterback is engrossing and entertaining in equal part.

-Analogue Trash

In all, ‘Colorblind Quarterback’ feels daring, witty, and the kind of record that reminds you how exhilarating guitar-driven music can be when it’s handled with imagination and fearless creativity. It’s clever, it’s stylish, it’s slightly unhinged, and it’s an absolute blast from start to finish.

An absolute blast from start to finish