Enter Kid British, pop meets ska meets hip hop. Listening to the band it's obvious straight away you can see the similarities with ska bands such as The Specials and Madness, Indeed the second track of their album samples the back drop to The Madness track Our House. You can also make connections to more recent bands such as The Ordinary Boys.
The bands album It Was This Or Football will be released in two parts. The first half was released in July 2009 and the second half is due for release this month. The idea for releasing the album in two halves goes back to the title of the album. The two halves of a football match.
After listening to the first half of the album the second half shows a lot of promise especially if the band can continue to produce similar material to that already released.
Kid British could still a bit unknown to probably make a significant impact this year but catch them when they're hot. There's no doubting the music they make is quite suitable for mainstream commercial radio so it could only be a matter of time before these are hitting the charts and becoming the next best thing.
For those not sure if it will be their thing, the track Elizabeth is a nice entry to the band. Click here to listen.
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Currently listening to:
Kid British - It Was This Or Football - First Half - Elizabeth
I know for sure Radio 1 were whoring these lot out a few months back when Our House Is Dadless was released. I can't say I'm a fan but it is nice to hear something a little different to what's so prolific in the charts recently. I can only wish them luck.
ReplyDeleteHey. I found this album a little mundane at first. Sounded like another wishy washy Ordinary Boys band. However, 2nd time round I began to relax and enjoy the summer sounds coming out. I could picture myself dancing around the kitchen as if I was in Morecambe and Wise breakfast sketch.
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