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This is more like it.
It’s not often you get to hear a band with
that little something special about them, but
finally Kingspin have restored my faith in the
originality of music.
We’re always told not to judge a book by
its cover - something which is particularly true
of this band. Kingskin sound nothing like a four-piece
setup from Dover; you’re more likely to
attribute their sound to an all out American rock
band. In fact, their cover art looks almost identical
to the cover of an old Rancid single of mine,
but this is far from punk rock.
It’s hard to describe the music Kingskin
make. The vocals are reminiscent of Nickleback,
the basslines come straight out of an Incubus
track, and sometimes you can hear a hint of a
Silverchair influence. Having said all that, they’re
far from derivative. Kingskin manage to combine
this eclectic mix of sounds and genres, and create
something entirely their own. And it works. They
produce clean, crisp songs, with a funk edge -
sometime with an almost bluesy feel - blended
with some full bodied guitar and passionate vocals.
All 11 tracks are of a consist quality, but are
varied enough to keep you interested. You don’t
have to listen for long to pick out a few outstanding
guitar riffs. I’m a complete sucker for
a good bassline, and Kingskin don’t fail
to deliver on that count, either. Some highlights
are ‘She Got The Bomb’, ‘Humpin’
Mojo’ and ‘Too Many Chiefs…’
(all with some fantastic funk sounds), and for
something a little slower but no less exciting
- ‘Nothing Left To Burn’ and ‘Stay
A Little Longer’.
This is one of the best debut albums I’ve
heard in a long time, and if there’s any
justice, Kingskin have a successful future ahead
of them. If you’re lucky enough to live
in the South East, check these guys out at a venue
near you.
I urge you to buy this CD, simply to revel in
the fact that there is at least one band who can
think outside the box. And if you do, listen out
for the hidden track - an upbeat country song
about some cows… Fantastic stuff.
4.5/5
Review by Helen Williams |
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Jak Chantler (Vocals)
Chris Lamb (Vocals, Guitar)
Trevor Lynes
(Bass)
Russell
Watts (Drums) |
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1. Bottom Dollar
2. She Got The Bomb
3. Nothing Left To Burn
4. In The Way
5. Last Ride Home
6. Suck Me Sideways
7. Humpin’ Mojo
8. Too Many Chiefs (Not Enough Indians)
9. Sticky Fingers
10. Peeping Tom |
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- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
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What Was That? |
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