If you're wondering what the title of this review has to do with Lemon Jelly KY, then maybe if I told you that Lemon Jelly had an album entitled "Lost Horizons", you'd make a bit more sense of it. This review is designed to cover the KY album, although I hope to write a review for Lost Horizons at a later date.
Ky is actually a compilation of three Lemon Jelly EP's, taking sample tracks from each.

Firstly lets look at the design (since this is a real unique charm with Lemon Jelly CD covers), the CD cover has a somewhat arty appearance and is best described as a red, fading to yellow background (from top to bottom) with circles, globules and rings of colour, including green, yellow, pink, red, purple and white. Ok, so we've decided that it looks nice but what about the music? (please note that only selected tracks have been reviewed here, based on their merits).

Well the first track is called "In The Bath" and comes across to me as a very relaxing track (as with a lot of Lemon Jelly music). A wonderful effect is used from the outset to sound like drops of water, which is slowly upstaged by a small beat and a basic tune. The track is clever in the fact that it slowly builds up to a steady rhythm, yet has stop and start points to keep your attention. The sounds and tune compliment each other along with sparing use of vocals which all fits perfectly in what is one of my favourite tracks on the CD (and thats saying something).

The final track of the Yellow EP is entitled "Homage to Patagonia". This track consistently holds a very atmospheric and travelling feel to it. The beginning of the track has a tendancy to sound rather like "lift" or "shopping mall" music, but stick with it and listen deeper - this track has a lot to offer. At the start, a somewhat prominent beat kicks in. This then dies down to break into a calmer and soothing tune with a steady beat and some excellent use of percussion to compliment. The beat then seems to continually build itself up to a louder and more exciting section of the track, only to lose itself again, with a new tune or section of the track, with the basic beat, rhythm and percussion staying consistent. This track is truly unique and really stands out among others on this CD. There are sections which seem to sound like some sort of african guitar, while other parts of the track involve a sort of "clapping" sound. The tune also varies to suit the music and tune, but still inkeeping with the original beat and feel of the track. Various tunes are returned to at suitable times, to keep the whole track flowing and moving with an outstanding variety of truly inspiring music.
After about 5 and a half minutes, the track climaxes at an exciting beat, only to fall silent and slip into a completely different section, with a sort of marching beat, smothered with an excellent voaclistic tune. Other elements are also then brought back (including the percussion) in order to push the track into its final stages, bringing back the fast and prominent beat. The vocalistic element changes into an almost surreal sound as it is mixed with an almost electronic sound. My only objection with this track is the ending, which switches from the track in full flow to a single bass guitar string, just about murmuring the basic tune. It certainly gives a very different sound to the track, but doesnt seem to be a fitting end to an almost spectacular track.

So I've reviewed several of the tracks on the Ky album. It has to be said that these were my favourite tracks on there. Others, such as "Nervous Tension" don't really seem to cut it for me as they don't seem to stand apart from other tracks and can tend to sound somewhat dull.
The music of Lemon Jelly is very original and groundbreaking. They have spent much time looking at various styles and techniques and spent ages trying out such methods, just to see what they can fit together to make the brilliant tracks that are on this CD. Lemon Jelly is not one of those groups that has simply strolled along to weave itself into the world of music in an insignificant and unnoticable way. They has actually come along and shown us all that music can still push new boundaries.
thats not to say that everyone will hail Lemon Jelly music as the best they've heard, of course.
In fairness, Lemon Jelly is a very contemporary style of music that simply does not suit all tastes. Infact, it is rather an acquired taste and it is for this reason, in part that I have not awarded it a top rating (although I was more tempted to do so then a woman on a diet would be to tuck into a Thorntons box of chocolates).
My advice, if you haven't yet experienced the world of Lemon Jelly is to go and listen to their music. Even if it means buying a CD, only to refund it if you're not impressed, do it. This music is not to be ignored!