Words and Video by Nik Christofferson
At a recent Crocodile gig opening for their Sub Pop label mates Retribution Gospel Choir, Kinski unveiled close to a full album’s worth of brand spanking new material. I’ll be the first one to say it was damn good, all of it. With Chris and Matthew tag teaming some rather beefy power chords, and the always sturdy team of Lucy and Barrett holding down rhythm duties with certifiable pizzazz. Kinski’s psychedelic stoner rock fusion sounded rebooted and kicked up a notch. The new stuff is crunchy, fuzzed out, melodic, and undeniably Kinski. It also wouldn’t be a stretch of the imagination to say that the new songs bring to mind the driving stoner rock contained on their excellent 2005 release, “Alpine Static”. The 40 minute preview, saw Kinski sounding like a well oiled machine, one that beyond anything else knows how to put on a blistering rock show. The new record (whenever they decide to release it) is not only going to be a continuation of their already stellar catalog, but also hopefully a step towards the much needed “return to rock” kick in the ass this town needs. I’m hopeful that at the very least it’ll be a step in the right direction.
Here's a taste:
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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