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The Green Apple Sea – Dark Kid

Florian Buechtingby Florian Buechting

The Green Apple Sea - Dark Kid

The Green Apple Sea - Dark Kid
4.2

Rating

 4.2/5

Flyctory.com Pros

  • Interesting album concept
  • Good listens
  • Nice storytelling

It’s eight years ago since The Green Apple Sea has released a new studio album. The Germans are back in the (virtual) record stores on 20th February 2026, when they share their seventh studio album overall. Here is my review of Dark Kid.

 

The Green Apple Sea – About The Artists

The Green Apple Sea has ben founded in 1998 in Nuremberg. The German band is doing indie-folk and Americana music. Singer Stefan Prange is originally from the Emsland region. Together with Christian Ebert (keys), he is one of two original band members. Apart from them, the sextet consists of Lena Dobler (vocals), Frieder Graef (bass), Flo Kenner (guiar) and Frank Schwab (drums). Dobler is also a solo artist. So far the band has released six studio albums, starting with All Over the Place (2000). Their latest record is Directions (2018).

 

The Green Apple Sea – Dark Kid – Track by Track

The ten song album lasts 41 minutes.

1. Dark Kid (Ep. 1) (That‘s How You Called Him When I Was Small)

Nine of the ten tracks are named as Dark Kid, numbered by episode and coming with an individual subtitle. This is indeed very special – and That’s How You Called Him When I Was Small is even more special, as it has originally been released in June 2020 already. The song is a typical folk singer-songwriter track. However, with the instrumental and vocal width of the band, the song feels more mature and present. I really like it.

2. Dark Kid (Ep. 2) (I Was A Dark Kid)

The second episode of Dark Kid also comes with quite a song history. Its original release date is October 2022. In I Was A Dark Kid, having two singer in here becomes more presence and leads to a nice vocal touch. The sound of the track is harmonic, the focus is on the beauty of storytelling. I enjoy listening to this one.

3. Dark Kid (Ep. 3) (Seems Like I Fucked Up Almost Everything)

The third song of the Dark Kid record is its first one which has not been released before the album. The song has a slower tempo and feels very thoughtful and reflecting. The melody is rather close to the predecessor. Nonetheless, the song does not feel like a simple copy and defines its own character.

4. Dark Kid (Ep. 4) (Don‘t Look Down)

Don’t Look Down is the subtitle of the fourth track. The song has a stronger Americana touch and a nice groove. The focus on the vocals and storytelling stays, which overall leads to a

5. Dark Kid (Ep. 5) (Big Heart)

The fifth episode of Dark Kid, Big Heart has also been shared by the band beforehand. However, its release date was in the middle of December 2025 and thus already in the direct timeline before the album. The song is a beautiful one, with strong indie vibes and the ease of a pop track. It is easy to get into it and an enjoyable listen. Thus, it is one of my favorites of the album.

6. Dark Kid (Ep. 6) (Life Is In Our Way)

The fine, slightly fragile and thoughtful style of the album continues with the sixth track. Life Is In Our Way strikes with some nice bass and guitar lines, which run the track. You also feel the struggle the song is describing.

7. I Like Rain

I Like Rain somehow breaks the concept of Dark Kid. It is the only song, which is having a fully individual title. The rationale behind that is easy: it is a cover, the song is originally be The Jean Paul Sartre Experience, who released this song in 1986. The folk-pop style version of this song, however, feels like a perfect match to the overall record.

8. Dark Kid (Ep. 7) (Grey Father Death)

Right after the cover, Grey Father Death is the last track which has already been a feature single to the album. The song is comparably melodic and pop-ish. There are also influences by other Americana genres like country music. Overall, the song adds a lovely ease and a nice groove to the listen. Nice one.

9. Dark Kid (Ep. 8) (All That‘s Left Are Fingerprints)

The stomping beat in the background and the overall slightly darker atmosphere turns the penultimate track into another special listen. The eighth episode of Dark Kid definitely stays in your memory.

10. Dark Kid (Ep.9) (You Got This)

The Green Apple Sea demand quite a bit of your time to farewell from the album. The ninth episode of the Dark Kid saga, You Got This, almost lasts seven minutes. The band tries to create a nice dramatic plot around it. Definitely impressing, even though I would not name it being one of my favorites.

 

The Green Apple Sea – Dark Kid – Spotify

Here is the album on Spotify:

 

The Green Apple Sea – Dark Kid – My View

The track list of Dark Kid looks weird. However, the more I got into the album, the more I enjoyed it. The Green Apple Sea indeed did a nice and fluent listen here. The album does have a red line, a common style, but is still entertaining and versatile. I like it!

Favorite Track: Dark Kid (Ep. 3) (Seems Like I Fucked Up Almost Everything)

 

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