It was just a few weeks ago that I was thinking that it had been a while since we had heard from Kid Gulliver. I was like, "I miss that band!" And when I checked on it, "a while" had been two years. So it was a very pleasant surprise to receive the email about a new Kid Gulliver single. When it comes to infectious power pop with an indie rock charm, Kid Gulliver is about as good as it gets. Simone Berk and David Armillotti formed this band back in 2012 and have not only kept it going ever since but also honed their craft more and more with every release. With Matt Duval and Mark Enet now holding down the rhythm, Kid Gulliver is sounding as good as ever! Hearing new single "24 Hours" is like re-connecting with an old friend and instantly feeling that comforting connection. The band really puts the power in its pop on this track. The guitars are really cranked up, and I love how the musical oomph of this number perfectly complements the plaintive sweetness of Simone Berk's vocals. This is such classic fare for power pop as the lyrics reflect on how torturous it can be to separated from someone you love. And Berk has such a gift for singing songs like this in a way that you genuinely feel them. In the hands of a lesser band, this song could induce eye-rolling. But when its' coming from Kid Gulliver, you feel it in your heart because you remember being in those shoes yourself. If you love power pop, it's because of songs like this.
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