Lucky me to find a gem like this in the $1 bin. Rock Kills Kid plays classic 80s synth pop with a modern rock edge. It is a combination that takes great skill to execute without sounding dated, but this band makes the blend seem natural. Best of all, the music is grounded in melodic sensibility.
The singer (Jeff Tucker) sounds a lot like Bono at times, but the music is reminiscent of landmark 80s acts like A Flock of Seagulls, The Cure, or The Psychedelic Furs. You could say they do what bands like The Killers do, but with much catchier and accessible songs.
Highlights include the driving 5-star opener, "Paralyzed", the midtempo "Hideaway", the funky "Midnight", and very U2-esque title track. Their 2006 CD is only a penny used at Amazon.com.
iPOD-worthy: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9
Rock Kills Kid on MySpace. Official site.
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