Midnight Boom - The Kills

I personally haven't had the privilage to see The Kills live as yet, but this album shows why I and every other Indie lover should. The band consists of only two people, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince. They have a great understanding with each other and create a perfect harmony. The album has 12 songs on it, starting with U.R.A. Fever. This is a slow paced song with a great beat to it and demonstrates the understanding between the band members with an even balance of male and female singing throughout. Cheap and Cheerful is a more upbeat song, and along with Tape Song would be my favorite on the album. Tape Song was the song which got me to ...  Read the complete review

I first saw 'The Kills' at The Mighty Boosh Festival last year - and, for me, they were the most memorable part of the show. I got the album 'Midnight Boom' shortly afterwards and was not disappointed. I liked the cover immediately; showing someone's messy bedroom - no designer decor here. Jamie Hince (from UK) and Alison Mosshart (from USA)sitting on the bed together. Everyone who listens or sees must process the question - what is their relationship? Mosshart described it in an interview (see it on youtube) as "Do or die". The back photo shows a snapshot like image of Hince with a helicopter behind him. It hints of the high life but it ...  Read the complete review

Being known as the boyfriend of Kate Moss may have its upsides but for Jamie Hince it's been quite the hindrance, I mean becoming tabloid fodder hardly gains you any credibility when you're attempting to prove to the world that you're a bonafide rock star. Anyway whenever I speak of my love of The Kills, I'm always met with responses of either "Oh yeah Brandon Flowers is so hot" or "Oh yeah Kate Moss' blokes band?"... Well yeah, but either tag is somewhat degrading considering how good they are. The Kills consist of American vocalist and guitarist Alison Mosshart (VV) and British guitarist Jamie Hince (Hotel). The pair has drawn ...  Read the complete review