Album Review/ Blues : Kid Pan Alley’s ‘There’s a Song in Every Story’

Kid Pan Alley is a music banner that extends the blues genre to the world of children. Exploring the world through the eyes and perspectives of children, they create powerful moments of emotion. Their latest release is ‘There’s a Song in Every Story’, an album that reveals prolific styles. We see country, blues, jazz, all presented with a theatrical air, as if they’re putting on a play. It has a marked retro feel, warm, detailed and full of that feel-good charm. Each song is a world of its own, with its own story and message. Own imagery and vocal performance. It’s like you’re in a colorful house and each time you open a window, you see a whole new song. 

‘On Our Way To Liberty’ is the album’s first track. With Lea Morris on the vocals, it is a blues night that gets into the fight for freedom. A message of hope in a moment of political darkness and dejection. That despite it all, we’re on our way to liberty. This is the night that we’re weaving through to get to the light, to the taste of liberty and freedom. 

‘One Big Hurricane’ features Billy Jonas on the vocals. It’s a quirky and rhythmic piece about climate change. A commentary on the world ending, with playful Biblical imagery. It is fresh, frolicking, and fun as it hops on through a massive hurricane that ended the world. 

‘A Place We Go To Remember’ is a neo-classical pop song that aches like a wound. The song remembers the courageous souls that laid down their lives for the country. Soldiers who saved us. With such softness and grace, she etches them into the ethos, never to be forgotten. With neoclassicals detailing sentimental nuance, it laments and celebrates at the same time. 

‘Today We Thank The Veterans’ is a track that gives thanks and extends gratitude to the soldiers. With an airy and open instrumental sphere, the vocalist disperses his emotions into the atmosphere. It’s almost like a gospel, a prayer, and penance and just incredible gratitude. 

‘I’m Hawaiian’ is a floating song with imagery of the mountains, palm trees, oceans, and paradise. Earthy beats, mellow rhythm stamps and a voice that is so free and proud. So soaked in the culture and beauty of Hawaii. We see this alt folk, acoustic flow in tracks like ‘Me and My Dad’ and ‘Angels on Parade’. With their own unique atmospheres and spirit, they build worlds of paternal love and community connection. A divine message that brings humans closer to each other. 

‘I Don’t Want to Say Anything About Love’ is a classic rock song. It has that nice blues feel that is built up into a sing along rock song. The beats, bass and blues, they’re all so well done and incredibly enjoyable. The album has so many different moments of music, such expansive worlds that all bring you to a point of goodness and gratitude. It brings you back to humanity, reminding us of the dimensions that we’re made up of. Listen Now! 

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The album is available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music! 

You can listen to ‘There’s a Song in Every Story’ by Kid Pan Alley here -