Kid Sam is the extremely impressive self-titled debut of Kishore Ryan and his cousin Kieran Ryan. It's an absorbing and enjoyable introduction to the dynamic style and range of the band's work, moving through gentle, affecting acoustic melodies to more menacing percussive displays and thoughtful, heart-felt lyricism. The sparse, spacious guitar and drum arrangements are embellished in parts by keyboards, glockenspiels, accordians and field recordings.