The Kindness of Numbers

‘The Kindness of Numbers’ is the 4th full-length LP from NYC’s The Tasty Kings.

Released November 7 via Stand Clear Music/UnitedMasters, the new 10-song opus travels a familiar path of the band’s critically-acclaimed third album, ‘Native Tongue,’ which featured vocals by former Beach Boys/Rolling Stones band member, Blondie Chaplin. On Kindness, lead vocals are split by the supremely talented Sexton Brothers: Charlie, a touring guitar player for the likes of Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello, and his younger brother Will with Charlie on four tracks (“Old Ford,” “Tess of Soho,” “Sunset,” “Fix My Head”) and Will on six (“New York Times,” “Something in the Subway,” “End of the Line,” “New York Girl,” “After You’re Gone,” “Just Like Home”).

Recording once again with David Boyle at Churchhouse Studios in Austin, principal songwriter Andrew Morse had Stones alum Darryl Jones (bass) and Charley Drayton (drums) reprise their unmistakable Native groove. Also along for the ‘Kindness’ sessions were Kevin Trainor (guitar), Tony Garnier (bass), Stephen Barber (piano), Wade Schumann (harmonica), Milo Deering (viola) and Danny Thompson on percussion with background vocals provided by Juliana Sheffield, Georgia Bramhall and Sally Allen.

“I’m not really sure why we called this one the Kindness of Numbers. Kind of a nerdy title for a bunch of rock & roll songs!” offered Morse.