RKS

Release Date: April 6, 2018

Rainbow Kitten Surprise's RKS from 2018 delivers indie rock built around Sam Melo's distinctive falsetto vocals and the band's knack for weaving folk melodies through electric arrangements. The album captures their ability to shift from intimate acoustic moments to full-band anthems, with lyrics that balance vulnerability and wit across songs about love, addiction, and small-town restlessness.

Standout Tracks

• Run: The album opener builds from sparse guitar picking to a soaring chorus that showcases Melo's vocal range.
• Cocaine Jesus: A standout that pairs religious imagery with addiction themes over driving rhythms.
• Lady Lie: Features some of the band's most intricate guitar work wrapped around a deceptively catchy hook.

Mood: introspective, driving, bittersweet, anthemic

Tracklist

1. A1. Run
2. A2. Counting Cards
3. A3. Wasted
4. A4. Cold Love
5. A5. Lady Lie
6. A6. American Shoes
7. B1. Cocaine Jesus
8. B2. Bare Bones
9. B3. Goodnight Chicago
10. B4. All's Well That Ends
11. B5. The Comedown