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"We work ourselves wretched for one old wood coffin, if life doesn't get you, love will finish you off" sings K.S. Rhoads on his stunning debut album Dead Language, which American Songwriter Magazine declares, " is an exhibition in style, grace, and limitless possibilities." It is "... a masterful marriage of indie-pop, orchestral, and american folk." His lush string arrangements recall Danny Elfman, and his lyrics recall F. Scott Fitzgerald. He is busy working on his next album, which he says, "...is like a group of Russian composers drinking at a bar in Louisiana.
“k.s. Rhoads is one of those gems, glittering in the neglected Nashville pop scene. Dead Language is an exhibition in style, grace and limitless possibilities. He brings it with a rapturous stage performance. Audiences are wrapped around his finger and knocked on their asses at the same time.”
American Songwriter
“...Imagine Rocca DeLuca produced and arranged by Jon Brion... a staggering amount and range of talent... a gifted and admirably broadminded songwriter.”
The Nashville Rage
“…revealing himself to be the most flexible performer on this night..his playful, knowing shtick was hard to follow and lent a sure uptick in energy...came across as a pavement busker in the best way.”
Stereo Subversion
“k.s. Rhoads’ debut, Dead Language, is quiet and delicate at times, grandiose and elegant at others. It sounds honest without getting all confessional, impressive without stumbling into pretension.”
Nashville Scene
“k.s. Rhoads delivered one of Nashville's best performances of the year… he not only channels the social/political commentary, irony, and melancholy of Roger Waters, but also matches his songwriting and orchestration talents.”
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