posted 2010-07-23
I've seen so many guys going to see girl bands live just because they are girls and not really paying attention to the music itself and the songwriting, it can be depressing!... In that sense it's good to get records like this one, 'cause sure KIRIA is a good-looking girl but she shows us in these 12 songs that a good song is a good song before all whether it's being played by a boy or a girl..."I'm Not One Of Those Fussy, Fussy Girls" she says while playing a BOWIE/LOU REED kind of guitar riff!
This is good candy pop rock with a punky touch and good hooks "Jelly Baby", "Radio", "Alright"... There's a lot of make-up and sweet perfume in here but substance is never forgotten and this is what makes you want to listen to these songs more than once! It's not just a pretty glossy image.
This girl definitely has good taste since she cites MORRISSEY and ZIGGY STARDUST as influences! The whole thing sometimes reminds me of the amazing TRANSVISION VAMP and I can't remember saying this about any other band these last years.
Some songs like "Mirror Of You", "This Time" or "Let Me In" could easily fit in the Brit pop category too though you'll still get this sweet bubblegum aftertaste in them. KIRIA's vocals also work well with the piano (in a DRESDEN DOLLS way) on "Crazy" and the party ends up with the ragga "And Another Thing" and punk rock'n'roll song "Live Sex On Stage", two songs showing KIRIA's various talents in such different music styles. This album is a proof that the best things are often unexpected!/Laurent.
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