Kiss of Life 2 [Single, Enhanced, Import]

Supergrass | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 14, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
• Label: EMI Import
• ASIN: B000243E8O
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,212 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Kiss Of Life

2. We Dream Of This

3. Kiss Of Life (Tom Tom Club Full Mix)

4. Kiss Of Life (Video)

5. Rob's Guide To Responsible Flying (Video)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting direction for Supergrass..., August 22, 2005

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Thomas Dopko "Fitcharoo" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kiss of Life 2 (Audio CD)

As a series of recordings made during the "10" production period, these jems were created to be a buffer so that there would be some "new material" released before the 2005 release of "Road to Rouen."

While "Kiss of Life" uses a funky, beat-based approach that borders on the fringes of techno inspired material, it is clever and entertaining. The ever-present "Yeah!" that is one of the trademarks of Supergrass is here in abundance. The "Tom Tom Club Remix" is longer with a little less bang for the buck, but still worth a few quid.

"We Dream of This" is, as far as I know, musically "Kiss of Life" written in reverse. I know it sounds wierd, but it is not "Kiss of Life" played in reverse, it was written in reverse, with a much heavier feel throughout the verses. Odd vocal effects and other production tricks round out the sound.

The "Kiss..." video is awesome and includes some crazy camera tricks. Like a Monkees music video on mescaline, it flashes and carries you along to it's final images (of a clown banging his boxing gloves together)... very strange.

Responsible flying shows how (not) to obey the rules and regulations regarding smoking while on a long flight. Pretty funny, but just a few minutes of standard footage.

If you are a collector, don't pass this up. If you are a big fan of Supergrass, but are just as happy listening to "Coco" or "...Money", this may not be your bag. I think it was worth the effort since Supergrass is the only band worth anything in these sorry days of corporate sponsored Top-Ten Mediocrity.