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

Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK

Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook.
In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September.

Next session: Sunday 1 December

Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio

David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 20 October 2024.

UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This show was first broadcast 22 October 2024.

How to Listen Live?

Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)

Listen via Windows Media Player. Click or tap here and “open file”
Listen via other media player (eg. VLC) Click or tap here and “open file”

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.

More information and links at our radio website where you can listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com

Power Plays w/c 28 October 2024

THE RASMUS Rest In Pieces (Better Noise Music)
THE PLAGUE What Else Can I Do (FiXT)
STAR CIRCUS Turn The Tide (indie)
DEFENCES Breathe It In (Long Branch Records)

Featured Albums w/c 28 October 2024

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003-2023 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003-2023 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003-2023 (Singer Songwriter)