Khruangbin, A Love International | Song Review 🎵

Houston, Texas trio Khruangbin deliver a fabulous instrumental single, “A Love International,” in advance of their 2024 LP, A LA SALA.

Lyrics are swell but an instrumental track can speak volumes too.  Houston trio Khruangbin make terrific music together, with or without a vocalist.  The trio is comprised of Laura Lee (bass), Mark Speer (guitar), and Donald “DJ” Johnson (drums).  Ahead of their 2024 album, A LA SALA (arrives April 5, 2024) Khruangbin spoil the listeners with “A Love International”. “A Love International” was composed by the trio, while Speer and Steve Christensen produce.  The results = surefire excellence!

“A Love International” commences with an awesome groove – always a satisfactory way to get things started.  Johnson’s drums are soulful, while Lee’s bass line is robust and fat! Of course, Speer’s guitar, which carries the lead melodic lines, is rad to the nth degree.  Beyond the core instruments, there are some other fabulous touches that make “A Love International” shine including background vocals and a dash of strings. Other selling points include a jazzy harmonic progression which plays a key role in maintaining engagement.  There is also modulation (key changes), which also maintain the allure of the record. Also, shout out the exceptional intensity towards the conclusion of the record.  All in all, “A Love International” is da bomb diggity! It’s best experienced by listening as opposed to written analysis.  Still, thanks for reading my thoughts on this instrumental bop!

🎙 Khruangbin • 💿 A LA SALA • 🏷 Dead Oceans, Inc. • 🗓 4.5.24

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