The Kingdom is a dream. The Portland, OR, quintet's self-titled debut is a disorienting mix of beauty and exhilaration, nimbly shifting moods and sounds, while
navigating a world fi lled with images both familiar and surreal. No elaborate pedal boards here, just 11 songs whose meanings seem as obvious as they are difficult to
explain, making it one of those special albums that are immediately likeable, but capable of being understood in new and interesting ways with subsequent listens. If taken at face value, the album is the story of an epic race from Albany to New York City on vehicles that transform from snowmobiles, to motorcycles, to hydrofoils
and, finally, to aeroplanes. With this strong debut,
The Kingdom have emerged as a talented new voice that is deserving of your attention, whether you're a snowmobile enthusiast or not. Standard Jewel Case.