Kampala's latest album, This Dead Horse, is a stunning work of art that showcases the band's unique blend of indie rock, post-punk, and world music influences. The album features ten tracks that are both introspective and energetic, showcasing the band's versatility and creativity.
The album opens with "The Way Out," a brooding track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The haunting vocals and hypnotic guitar riffs create a sense of unease, drawing the listener in and setting the stage for the rest of the album.
Tracks like "Low Tide" and "Burning Bridges" showcase the band's ability to create catchy, upbeat tracks that are still infused with a sense of darkness and melancholy. The soaring guitar riffs and driving rhythms create an infectious energy that is impossible to resist.
Throughout the album, Kampala's lyrics explore themes of isolation, loss, and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic world. The band's poetic lyrics are matched by their dynamic instrumentation, which ranges from delicate acoustic guitar to explosive drums and distorted electric guitar.