Brand spanking new from Delaware-based The Kickboy, "Kids" is the kind of song that reminds me why I keep coming back to punk rock again and again after decades and decades. When it hits the spot, there's nothing in the musical universe more thrilling and invigorating than punk rock. And let me tell you: "Kids" hits the spot! If you love ripping old school punk rock, this missile of a tune will be music to your ears. One fan's description was "Like Gang Green playing early L7," and that hits the nail on the head. To my ears, this also sounds like early California punk meets The Stooges. The lineup on this recording is Bobbi Kaeppler on vocals (accurately described as a "female Kevin Prostitute" by the great Troy Canady), Vincent Kilpatrick (The Keefs, Negative Zeros) on bass, Thom Lennon on guitars, and Lennon UK on drums. This tune has attitude and energy for days. The sound is raw and muscular with a crackling vocal and a lead guitar break that will melt your face off. I urge my influential friends to play "Kids" on the their radio shows and give it a shout-out on their blogs. This band is the real deal. A full-length album is expected next year!
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