The Kendricks soulfully blend Rock instrumentation with smooth Folk-style harmonization to generate music that is continuously attractive and, at times, stunning. Their music can be stunning in the sense that it has the power to stop an otherwise busy listener long enough to appreciate the purity of the harmonization. As one example, at the 2:10 mark of “Riverrun,” we place other activities on hold during the verse that starts with the question, “Can you feel the summer end?”
The Kendricks have unleashed two EPs. “Farewell” dropped in July 2015, and “Fire at Sea” was released in April 2016. Both are recommended. Our favorite song ("Riverrun”) from the band is on the first EP, but the second shows a step forward in musical sophistication.
For most of “Riverrun,” the instrumental support includes cooperation of two Classic Rock (jangly) guitars. Periodically, single notes are played in a manner that foreshadows change. The change occurs in two steps. Around 3:30, the guitar energy is increased noticeably. About a minute later, elements of shoegaze take some control.
“The Claim” is on the 2016 EP, “Fire at Sea.” During its start, the backing vocalization reminds us of Lord Huron. But the song has its own personality.
The Kendricks are based in Los Angeles. The members are Richie Carvill (guitar, backing vocals), Lee de Arakal (drums), Kevin Hinman (guitar), Luke Richmond (lead vocals), and Steve Gregoire (bass, backing vocals). August Larson joins the band for live shows.
The official video for “Threshing Time”
Lyrics of “Riverrun” by The Kendricks
Lying where a river runs
Bathing in the warmth of the sun
Still I see the rising moon
Saying rise for home oh too soon
How can you go, when you know there’s something here with me?
How can you say, you don’t know where you’re going to but you’re going anyway?
Somewhere there cities rise
Somewhere here something smaller dies
It isn’t that I cannot move
Just that I could never quite like you
Dear, can’t you hear?
Do these words reach your ears?
Love, we’re not above
This world
Just one more small part of
Can you feel the summer end?
Do you think your heart is on the mend?
For nothing ever goes, but comes again in time,
The winter may return, but will it turn you mind?
Oh no, no, no
Dear, can’t you hear?
Do these words reach your ears?
Love, we’re not above
This world
Just one more small part of
Don’t keep me running, don’t keep me searching
Don’t keep me waiting, hoping you’re returning
Don’t leave me here, don’t leave me alone
Or if you go
Running to the sea
Please carry down this faded memory
And wash it clean
Dear, can’t you hear?
Do these words reach your ears?
Lyrics of “The Claim” by The Kendricks
I was just a wonderer insane
Dredging along the bottoms of the rivers and the lakes
Trying to find a place to stake my claim
Striking poor while others found their fame
I was just adrift amongst the bones
Sinking with the ashes of my wasted friends alone
Trying to put my feet on something strong
Taking one last try till I touch that steady stone
And I run the longest race
And I call your name
And I climb the highest way
And I call your name
I’ve run out of games, I’ve run out of lies to tell
Waiting for the moment when someone rings the closing bell
Ending up blue wrapped up inside a shell
Taking to the road, nothing but nothing but myself to sell
And I run the longest race
And I call your name
And I climb the highest way
And I call your name
I was just a blaze, I was just a wrecking ball
Living like a slave pounding on these prison walls
Windows in time, take me to, take me, take me to the one I love
I’m so tired of searching, standing, shivering alone in the cold and rain
And I run the longest race
And I call your name
And I climb the highest way
And I call your name
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