| Black Kids – Partie Traumatic |
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So, to eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Partie Traumatic’; produced by Suede’s ex (massively over rated) string poker Bernard Butler, the mission is on to build on the igniting buzz of their only previous outing, EP ‘Wizard of Ahhhhs’. ‘Hit the Heartbrakes’ gets the ball rolling, highlighting the bands melodic prowess. Male / female vocals are seamlessly mixed, weaving fabric onto the framework of an outstanding pop song. Exuding energy from the get go, the albums continuity is paced perfectly with the uplifting ‘Listen To Your Body Tonight’ and ‘I’ve Underestimated My Charm (again)’ standing out in a track listing potentially full of hit singles.
Throughout, the lyrics harbour a charming, humorous demeanour, though the subject matter almost exclusively deals with a ‘teenage view of relationships’. In fact, so many people appear to be dumped during this record they should be arrested for fly tipping. None the less, even with a sparse range of cerebral content, the strength of the songs transcend the areas that some ‘over analytical’ listeners may insist need attention; it’s simply a pop rock record and should be judged as such. The album is flawed with over polished production, and a few lightweight moments, but this is musical coal, squeeze it enough and it becomes a pop rock diamond; likeable, charming, catchy, unashamedly fun, this is a band living up to its hype. It is everything it’s trying to be, joyously nothing less, nothing more. Black Kids - 4 Stars Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites            |
Multi vocal disco rockers Black kids stroll into the world’s musical consciousness on the back of some serious transatlantic ‘hot tips’. Managed by the people who brought you Arcade Fire, on paper there’s some expectations that need realising. 
