Album Review: Kindlewood - Desiderium

First things first—Desiderium may be the most charming record of 2011. It’s not without its faults, that much is sure, but I’ll be damned if my heart wasn’t slightly warmed with every listen of Kindlewood’s debut record. Everything from the minimalist, pseudo-folk instrumentation, to the absolutely sublime vocals just screams charm, and the album is all the better for it.

Kindlewood

Finding a female fronted band that doesn't sound like Paramore or Hey Monday isn't easy these days. But Kindlewood set themselves apart from the rest with their indie folk sound. Kelci Smith's soft voice is lulling and adds to the lullaby-esque songs. Smith is backed by her husband Galen and their friend Jamison Lyman. Lyman and Galen provide a serene blend of acoustic guitars and a tambourine at times. Kindlewood released their first EP in November of last year and plan to release more music around late Spring. Check out a few of their songs here. Also, keep yourself updated by checking their Facebook page.