KINGS OF CONVENIENCE @ the Crofoot 2.19.10

“Quieter is the new quiet,” apparently. Despite calls for the whisper-folk pair to make Øye’s house and techno background more apparent, Declaration of Dependence doubles down on hushed Scandinavian understatement. No drums, unless you count slapped fretboards or squeaking fingers: just two voices, two acoustic guitars, and occasional cello, viola, or one-finger piano plinks. Along with sharper songwriting focus, this go-for-broke softness makes for the most durable, rewarding Kings of Convenience album yet– a Pink Moon to past efforts’ Five Leaves Left. Barring a last-minute José González surprise, it’s also probably the best new full-length of its style you’ll hear this year.”, says Pitchfork.

Also, check out Kings of Convenience MySpace.

Come see Kings of Convenience in the Crofoot Ballroom at 7pm on Friday, February 19. Tickets on sale for $20 in advance.