EP review: KISS KISS BANG – Hungry, High & Seeing Things

Bandcamp [Release date 26.03.21]

Hailing from Bowling Green, Kentucky Kiss Kiss Bang comprises of Trevor Smith (vocals, guitars, synth, percussion), Clayton Crowder (guitars, slide guitars, vocals, percussion) and Andrew Hopper (bass, vocals, percussion) who were joined by drummer Taylor Sanders for this EP.

Kiss Kiss Bang certainly know how to write instant choruses – just grab a listen to any of the four songs on this EP. Opener ‘Solid Gold’ a case in point. A 70s rock riff and sound making a perfect match for Trevor Smith’s (surely one of the most un-rock ‘n’ roll vocalist names for many a year!) powerful vocals.

‘High Price (For Peace Of Mind)’ is a belter, from the low slung guitar riffs through to the rock solid drumming. Then there is the smouldering guitar solo – nice ‘n’ sleazy does it.

The EP’s floor filler is ‘Easy 2 Love’, coming across like a guitar battering ram on the verses and then going all melodic on the chorus. Recalls Black Stone Cherry in their earlier days.

‘Slow Motion’ with its big backbeat, comes across with a Stones and Black Crowes swagger, and again another pure gold chorus.

Four songs, none of which outstay their welcome. Kiss Kiss Bang should soon become a regular & enjoyable live show on the gigs and festival circuit. Good work fellas. ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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