2008 Woodie Awards
CD Review: Kiss Kiss Kill Kill
4 stars
Navil Montero
Issue date: 2/15/08 Section: FUSE
Originally published: 2/14/08 at 4:09 PM EST
Last update: 2/14/08 at 4:19 PM EST
The Horrorpops have been around since about 1998, yet their name is still one with which most people are not familiar. Although gaining more fame and popularity with each album they produce, their latest one "Kiss Kiss Kill Kill" is their best so far. Meshing together a motley variety of music, the Horrorpops are definitely a band worth checking out.
If you're looking for 12 tales of love and murder, the Horrorpops definitely deliver most splendidly in their latest album "Kiss Kiss Kill Kill."
The Denmark-reared and L.A.-based band revert to their roots of rockabilly, punk, surf rock and new wave in their third album. From start to finish, you get sucked into the music and get caught in a time warp with their old school style.
The first track, "Thelma and Louise," kick starts the album with its girl power and escapist view lyrics and with a beat you just can't help start playing air drums to.
The song "Boot2Boot" is also noteworthy for its punk energy that makes you want to jump all around your room punching your fist in the air.
The song is based on recent riots in the band's home of Copenhagen due to the destruction of Youth House. This was one of Copenhagen's greatest rock venues and home to many of the city's punks and street kids.
"Boot2Boot," according to singer Patricia Day, "is dedicated to our displaced friends."
"Heading to the Disco?" is a fun song led by percussion mostly, that could arguably be one of the best songs on the album.
The song "Hitchcock Scarlet" takes you away to a beautifully dark story of love and death that leaves you feeling vulnerable in the best way possible. This was definitely one of my top three favorite songs off the album.
"Kiss Kiss Kill Kill" also delivers a wildly addictive guitar and drum combination that had me playing the song over and over. Finishing with the witty and awesomely vengeful song "Private Hall of Shame," the album comes to an end that leaves you satisfied and your blood pumping, ready for more.
If you're looking for 12 tales of love and murder, the Horrorpops definitely deliver most splendidly in their latest album "Kiss Kiss Kill Kill."
The Denmark-reared and L.A.-based band revert to their roots of rockabilly, punk, surf rock and new wave in their third album. From start to finish, you get sucked into the music and get caught in a time warp with their old school style.
The first track, "Thelma and Louise," kick starts the album with its girl power and escapist view lyrics and with a beat you just can't help start playing air drums to.
The song "Boot2Boot" is also noteworthy for its punk energy that makes you want to jump all around your room punching your fist in the air.
The song is based on recent riots in the band's home of Copenhagen due to the destruction of Youth House. This was one of Copenhagen's greatest rock venues and home to many of the city's punks and street kids.
"Boot2Boot," according to singer Patricia Day, "is dedicated to our displaced friends."
"Heading to the Disco?" is a fun song led by percussion mostly, that could arguably be one of the best songs on the album.
The song "Hitchcock Scarlet" takes you away to a beautifully dark story of love and death that leaves you feeling vulnerable in the best way possible. This was definitely one of my top three favorite songs off the album.
"Kiss Kiss Kill Kill" also delivers a wildly addictive guitar and drum combination that had me playing the song over and over. Finishing with the witty and awesomely vengeful song "Private Hall of Shame," the album comes to an end that leaves you satisfied and your blood pumping, ready for more.
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