I make no secret of the fact that I'm a huge sucker for catchy songs, and the self-titled debut EP from Connecticut's Kids Icarus is packed full of 'em. An email asking me if I'd be interested in reviewing this EP sat in my inbox for about a month before I finally got off my ass and checked it out, at which time I kicked myself for procrastinating and then bought it immediately 'cause I fuckin' loved it! Four songs/13 minutes of absolutely perfect pop-punk/emo fusion (or whatever you want to call it, I don't care) with super crisp production and flawless songwriting that combines chunky rhythms, zippy picking patterns, technical melodies, and ridiculously catchy choruses. I know most of the people who read this site are probably not into this stuff, but I'm all over it, and will never stop enthusiastically recommending shit this good! Especially when it's loaded with high-energy tempos, a heavy guitar tone, tight musicianship, and lyrical themes that avoid humorous/lighthearted topics. Man, I just totally flip out for stuff like this. I seriously can't wait to hear more from this band. You can stream the entire EP below via Bandcamp (where you can also download one song for free):
The EP's only available digitally, for a measly $2.50, so there's no excuse not to grab it if you like what you hear!
Comments
Your unabashed love for this kind of stuff has won me over throughout the years I’ve been following this site. I dig it!
3.4.2011 | By bullettobinary
Ha, ha, good, then my work is actually worth something! Thanks!
3.4.2011 | By Andrew Aversionline
Most of what I know about this kinda stuff I learned from this blog, so this EP reminds me of Hot Rod Circuit, who you also taught me to appreciate, but this is heavier, which i like. Sharp guitar playing. I’m warming up to this kinda stuff too. I guess good song writing and musicianship will eventually reconfigure whatever “taste” i thought I had into some new bizarre listening habits I don’t even 100% understand. I’m intrigued by this whole process. haha. Anyhow, well worth a couple bucks.
3.4.2011 | By Atmospheric Rutabaga
I’m liking this stuff…..but I had a friend tell me that they sound like Forever the Sickest Kids without the synth. Not sure if he’s onto something as I don’t listen to FTSK…Was wondering what you thought, Andrew….Not like I’m NOT gonna listen to these guys because of it. I’m just wondering if he’s right.
3.7.2011 | By Adrianoso
I’ve never heard Forever the Sickest Kids either, but I’m all about this Kids Icarus EP no matter who they may or may not sound like, ha, ha…
3.7.2011 | By Andrew Aversionline