Heavy, majestic, desolate, ominous. There are no better words to describe Kiska’s self-titled, debut release. Leaving behind the more radio-friendly leanings of the quartet’s former band, Desoto Jones (Deep Elm Records), the musicians reinvented themselves with Kiska, pursuing a heavier, more dynamic, and frenetic direction. In comparative terms, sonically the record falls in the general vicinity of bands like Jawbox, Failure, Rival Schools, and Hum – driving, dynamic, and aggressive, but with clean and resounding choruses. A delicate balance of space, power, grit, and color. RIYL: Failure, Hum, Sunny Day Real Estate, Rival Schools, Jawbox. Initial copies are on red vinyl.
01. MY REGRESSION
02. CONJUROR
03. LONG DIVIDE
04. LIBERATION DAY (FOOL’S GOLD)
05. DECEIVER
06. THE LATE UNGREAT
07. INTERLUDE
08. TEAR THE DARK DOWN
09. AGE OF RUST
10. ROOM TO MOVE
11. DYING BALLOON
