Review: Kid Creole and the Coconuts ? 'I Wake Up Screaming?

August Darnell continues to be one of the more dynamic and fascinating characters in alternative music. His suave style and smooth voice actually compliment the egotistical playboy character he concocted known as Kid Creole. Darnell continues to be one of music's great visionaries today. His latest album, I Wake Up Screaming, combines all the charm of the Kid and Darnell's always-cool delivery and a voyage through several historically significant musical genres.

I Wake Up Screaming injects elements of classic Kid Creole and the Coconuts with a comparatively smaller ensemble while Darnell pays homage to his influences and musical interests. The album also showcases Darnell's ability to tell an interesting story through a catchy, danceable composition. He collaborated with Andrew Butler on the creation and Darnell's son aided in the production of the album.