Name: Lunatic by Kongos
Brand: KONGOS
SKU: 886444442237
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (84 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

"I'm Only Joking," the opening cut from Lunatic, the sophomore outing from Arizona-by-way-of-South Africa-based indie rockers Kongos, thunders in on a bedrock of thick, tribal toms and similarly dense, compressed guitar that suggests Muse by way of Konono No.1. It's an aesthetic that weaves its way throughout much of the album, and brothers Dylan, Daniel, Jesse, and Johnny Kongos, the sons of South African singer/songwriter John Kongos (who hit it big in 1971 with the single "He's Gonna Step on You Again"), generate a huge sound for a four-piece. The sleek, circular, and piston-like "Come with Me," with its relentless, accordion-driven Soweto pulse and slick, falsetto-driven modern rock flourishes, sounds like Rammstein riffing off of Paul Simon's "Boy in the Bubble, while the more refined, yet no less danceable "I Want to Know" dims the lights for a bout of churning, midtempo reggae with electro-pop tentacles. The worldbeat influences are applied relatively seamlessly throughout, though each of the 12 tracks are, at their heart, radio-ready slabs of stylish alt-rock in the vein of Kings of Leon, pre-Kid A-era Radiohead, and even Coldplay. There's a wan, vaguely Everyman lyricism at work here as well, which makes some of the slower numbers a bit of a chore, but when the band lets it rip, as in the case of top-down, desert road jams like "Hey I Don't Know," "It's a Good Life," and the aforementioned "Come with Me," Lunatic earns the shifty weight of its unhinged moniker. [Lunatic was also released on LP.] ~ James Christopher Monger

1. I'm Only Joking

by Kongos

Composer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

2. Come with Me Now

by Kongos

Composer: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

3. I Want to Know

by Kongos

Composer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

4. Escape

by Kongos

Composer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

5. Kids These Days

by Kongos

Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Composer: Daniel Lee Kongos; Composer
Lyricist: Daniel Lee Kongos; Composer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

6. As We Are

by Kongos

Composer: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

7. Sex on the Radio

by Kongos

Composer: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

8. Hey I Don't Know

by Kongos

Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Composer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Lyricist: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer

9. Traveling On

by Kongos

Composer: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

10. Take Me Back

by Kongos

Composer: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

11. It's a Good Life

by Kongos

Composer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: Jesse Dean Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

12. This Time I Won't Forget

by Kongos

Composer: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Accordion: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Background Vocals: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Bass: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Drums: Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Guitar: Jesse Dean Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Performer: Kongos; Performer
Lyricist: John Joseph Kongos; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Jesse Dean Kongos; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kongos; Production
Primary Artist: Kongos; Main Performer
Piano: John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Slide Guitar: Daniel Lee Kongos; Performer
Programmer: Jesse Dean Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Production
Recording: Kongos; Production
Steel Guitar: Dylan Gabriel Kongos; Performer
Synthesizer: John Joseph Kongos
Jesse Dean Kongos; Performer
Vocals: Jesse Dean Kongos
Daniel Lee Kongos
Dylan Gabriel Kongos
John Joseph Kongos; Performer
Producer: Kongos; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 24, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444442237

Shopping cart

Notification

Lunatic

1. I'm Only Joking

2. Come with Me Now

3. I Want to Know

4. Escape

5. Kids These Days

6. As We Are

7. Sex on the Radio

8. Hey I Don't Know

9. Traveling On

10. Take Me Back

11. It's a Good Life

12. This Time I Won't Forget

Technical Specifications

Lunatic

Product information

Release options

1. I'm Only Joking

2. Come with Me Now

3. I Want to Know

4. Escape

5. Kids These Days

6. As We Are

7. Sex on the Radio

8. Hey I Don't Know

9. Traveling On

10. Take Me Back

11. It's a Good Life

12. This Time I Won't Forget

Technical Specifications