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American Jet Set

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Over the top production, wailing Gretsch's, a textured 3-tone guitar attack and a massive drum sound have this band destined to achieve stardom. Holding the record for most sellouts at Chicago's Metro, beating out the likes of Smashing Pumpkins and Urge Overkill, this band is a show to see. They have opened for many bands including GooGooDolls and Stabbing Westward. This latest CD is perhaps one of the greatest indie label shockers you will ever find and a mere indication of the live power of the band. "Get Famous" rocks like a T Rex anthem, "American Jet Set" has an incredible guitar sound and excellent stop/starts to get the kids hopping. "Don't Die Wondering" is a perfect mix of Ride, Orgy, My Bloody Valentine and early-Cure. A truly amazing CD...a must own if you like the aforementioned bands. Remember that you heard it here first---Kill Hannah will be HUGE.

Kill Hannah creates cinematic rock influxed with space age glitter pop-with the hooks to catch you! "Sick Boy" is a power hit sometimes heard booming in downtown Chicago danceclubs and one can't help but sing along to "I, I, Love, Love, You, You..." "All That He Wants(American Jetset)" has this killer guitar jam and break that will rock the pants off of you. "Los Angeles" has more of a metal feel to it, with the mega power chords and gang backup vocals, but this is far from Metallica. "Hypreactive" and "Don't Die Wondering" are both excellent songs to make out to, as they are excellent to do anything to- but most especially listen to. "He Believes in Time Machines" is a bit of a bonus track. This song is as breathtaking as it is beautiful, with distortion that could be slightly reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine, and ooo ooo ooo's that soothe your soul. "He Believes in Time Machines" also appears on the out of print and extremely rare Hummingbirds the Size of Bullets EP, Kill Hannah's first release. The bands sound has evolved since then, but who is to say that is BAD? Kill Hannah creates rock that once you pop you can't stop. Let's hope you have a repeat button on your cd player because if you don't once you buy this cd you will have to press play everytime it ends. And though they mainly play shows in Chicago, I suggest wherever you may live- be it New York, London, Australia or Pakistan- get your booty into Chicago and see Kill Hannah- it's definitely worth it. I swear.

American Jet Set was my first Kill Hannah purchase. I immediately bought it after seeing them live at the Metro in Chicago. What can I say? I can hear several influences in their music yet at the same time, it is completely different from the current trends in music. "American Jet Set" hooks you with the chorus and the interesting keyboards and guitars. "Nerve Gas" which was on an earlier release, is a beautiful love song delivered with a sonic attack, the guitars and drums are simply amazing. "Don't Die Wondering" is like an ode to Orgy, only in my opinion, is better than said group. "Sick Boy" screams radio hit and as much as one would like to call it the "sell out" hit in the indie world, it is simply addicting. "Get Famous" to be honest has some of the cheesiest lyrics ever written...."and the pharmacist recommends a B complex for this condition".....oh bring on the cheddar! Yet musically it is great, the guitars grab you and make the song grow on you. "He Believes In Time Machines" closes out the CD and what a way to go out. This song I believe turned me into a hardcore fan. It is gorgeous. The distorted guitars combined with the cooing backing vocals creates an aura of sadness, yet it makes the sadness seem beautiful. If I hated all the other songs, I would still buy this CD just on the strength of this one alone, I feel that strongly about it. So I took the scenic route to say that Kill Hannah is a band to watch and this CD reflects that.

The freshest thing to come out of Chicago in ages...think Bowie meets Orgy meets My Bloody Valentine....catchy hooks......swirling guitars and over the top production have this band slated for an appointment with the proverbial "big time!" If you buy one indie CD this year-----make it "American Jet Set".......go see them live before they "Get Famous".....

American Jet Set was the second Kill Hannah disc i ever bought.. i was so impressed by their 'Stunt Pilots' release, i had to hear more. Now i own all their releases (except the rare and expensive "hummingbirds the size of bullets" ep), and they are by far one of my favourite bands. THey are a really great group of people, and their music is pure beauty. You've gotta catch them live, and you have to love their music.

Kill Hannah is one of the most talented and unheard of bands that I've ever heard. This album definitely has an amazingly fresh feel to it, and compared to their earlier material such as "Here Are the Young Moderns" and "Hummingbirds the Size of Bullets," this is much more power-poppy sounding and glam sounding. Fans of bands such as Placebo and the "Velvet Goldmine" soundtrack will love this record, and fans of early Bowie will also love the sometimes spacey sounds that this band rocks out with. If you're in Chicago, it's a must to see them in concert... they are AMAZING!!!

I love this cd and I just can't stop listening to it! The WHOLE cd - not just one song either. I saw the band play at Mississippi Nights and they were unbelievable! I went to the show because they were playing with Neptune Crush (who totally rocked) and I came out a Kill Hannah fan also. If you ever have a chance to see them - DO IT! If you ever have a chance to buy this cd - and I know you have a chance right now because you are reading this - DO IT! You can thank me later :o)

i thought The Beauty in Sinking Ships was their first cd..... but oh well i would know im not from chicago but i bought this cd and i love it it is my favorite cd

American Jet Set is an awesome album by an awesome band. This is the album they did before they were signed to a major label. Its sightly more electronic in nature from the newer stuff. But its a truely amazing album, I'm going to be seeing them in a few days, and i'm sure i'll be yelling out song requests from this disc.

I met these guys at Summerfest in Milwaukee.
THey are the coolest people that i have ever met.
i love their music and have many if not all of their cd's.
Support them on Q101 and get them famous before they give up!
Love you guys!!