Stripes was the band's attempt at making a Detroit-era Motown soul album and it was quick to earn rave reviews from press around the country as well as a publishing deal with Mushroom.
Kid C has also gained a stellar live reputation with many sold out appearances at various Sydney venues.
Taking a break from touring in early 2008, the band set its sights on writing and recording a new album - its third in as many years.
Kid Confucius draws an eclectic mix of old soul from Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone and Otis Redding, pop from The Beatles and The Beach Boys to the Neptunes, and rock from groups such as Kings Of Leon, The Strokes, Phoenix and The Rolling Stones.
The band's older sound also nods to great hip-hop and new soul makers such as The Roots, Common and D'Angelo.