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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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It seems that Glassjaw's debut E.P "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is becoming harder and harder to find everyday, and I can easily see why. I'm not going to lie to you though, this is really a release that only true, faithful Glassjaw fans are going to appreciate. If you're someone who kinda got into one of their two full lengths, or maybe you've just listened to them casually from time to time, it's probably not the best buy for you (especially because they are getting more and more expensive). However if you love everything Glassjaw has put out to date, then "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is a worthwhile addition to your collection, although it's very different from the Glassjaw we are used to hearing.

"Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is Glassjaw definitely at a different stage of being a band. Compared to EYEWTKAS or WAT, this EP doesn't sound a whole lot like Glassjaw now. You can definitely hear the influence of NYHC on the band, and a lot more alternative influence, compared to the emo and punk influence that's now abundant in their music. Daryl's lyrics are much more abstract and poetic on this disk (they came from a Poetry Book he wrote in 1997 entitled "Blood Red Lipstick", good luck finding one of those). The songs themselves are fairly good, even in this rough state. The production is not nearly as good as you've grown accustomed to, but it's the authenticity and originality of the sound that's the best part here. There's a fair amount of screaming in places (although much more clean vocals than screaming), and Todd's backing vocals are showcased more on this cd than any other. "Black Coffee" is an outwardly aggressive opener that hinges on the best parts of Glassjaw's sound. "The Snow Veil" and "Pink Roses And The Graveyard" are easily two of the heavier tracks the EP has to offer, and "Star Above My Bed" has to be one of my favorite Glassjaw songs. However the most appealing piece has to be the albums closer "Vermont Connection", which features not only amazing lyrics and music, but a great spoken word poem at the end of the song which I love more and more everytime I hear it(starts at around 6:34). Every song is memorable to the listener on this piece; there is no filler.

Like I said you're probably only going to really enjoy this one if you are a hardcore Glassjaw fan. The ep sounds different from the Glassjaw that's known now adays, but it's every bit as good as anything the band has ever done. It sounds a lot like the "Impossible Shot" demo tape that was released in 1996 (if you happened to have heard or downloaded it, once again good luck finding a copy of that). I enjoy this Ep every time I listen to it, just like everytime I listen to any piece of Glassjaw music. It doesn't dissapoint. Pick it up while there still around because these things are getting almost impossible to find.

This album is great to listen to if you want to hear the begining of glassjaw. But this is just the tip of the ice berg. Demos go way back to Impossible Shot, Don Fury and Monster Zero. If you want to hear an even earlier inception of GlassJAw be sure to check out Sons of Abraham's album "Termites in His Smile" which is Jewish Hardcore. KKBB was ORIGINALLY released before EYEWTKAS so it has a different sound. But like every release glassjaw has put out, each one sounds different from the previous. Everyone into glassjaw should get this album, although the price listed on here is redic!! one should check out merchdirect.

you will be able to find this at a better price at
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where it is currently 8 bucks

Daryl does a lot of collaborations and I found some good ones here on Amazon check them out

1. Shoot Frank....(band=Hell's Winter)......chill song

2. Grey Matter....(band=Finch)....really catchy thanks to Daryl but the other guys voice is not nearly as good

3. Project Mayhem.....(band=Finch)...one of the guys (not Daryl) does this insane growl thing...interesting

4. No Way Out (band= Roadrunner United)...not really a band but a CD with a bunch of people signed under the Roadrunner Record Label..

IF YOUR A HARDCORE GLASSJAW FAN AND YOU REALLY WONDER ABOUT THIS GO AHEAD AND GET IT....... YOU SHOULD TRY TO DL IT FIRST AND SAVE YOURSELF THE MONEY BUT IF YOUR ARE EXTREMELY CURIOUS GO AHEAD AND GET IT. IF YOU HAVE LISTENED TO GLASSJAW IN THE PAST AND YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU LIKE THEM DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CUZ YOU WONT LIKE IT.......THIS IS FOR THE HARDCORE GJ FANS

What can i say? Glassjaw, dadgum amazing. good people too.
The begining of their greatness. The roots of what they became.

I ordered this album, but it never came. Beware of third party sellers, because they can be shifty. I certainly wish I could give you a review of this album, but unfortunately I NEVER GOT IT!!