I was introduced to Kickin’ Valentina via their 2013 self-titled EP and after two fine full length releases – ‘Super Atomic’ (2015) and ‘Imaginary Creatures’ (2017) we’re back with a new singer D.K Revelle and a new EP (They really need to update their EPK though as its still lists Brian Bezotte who stood in at a few live shows earlier in the year as vocalist).
Sadly for fans after a two year wait all we get on ‘Chaos in Copenhagen’ is three new tracks and a live version of the classic ‘Get Ready’ with Bezotte on vocals which was recorded live at the Bang Your Head Festival. On the upside though this is great stuff and if it’s a sign of things to come there will be some very happy KV fans out there.
Opening with ‘Sweat’ a song with plenty of crunch , a real 80’s hard rocking groove and a huge sing along chorus we’re off to a good start, ad Revelle’s whiskey-soaked vocals sounding great. I reckon things get even better though – ‘Easy Rider’ takes the foot off the pedal little and ups the heaviness as it crawls along like latter day biker rock with a groove that reminded me of bands like Circus of Power.
The final new track ‘Shake Down’ is maybe even the best of the new tracks, it captures a groove that feels close to early Gunners but with a laid back cool and underlying melody that really sound great – this is what I’d be hoping for on the next full-length.
Final track, the live version of ‘Get Ready’ is great and Revelle sounds great on it but I’m a little frustrated that the band couldn’t have given us a few more tracks from that set here, an EP is better than nothing and a nice little taster for fans but if you really love this band then like me you’ll just be shade disappointed there’s not just a little more here to sink your teeth into.
Great stuff,but more soon please…
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http://kickinvalentina.com/
Webshop:
http://targetshop.dk/kickin-valentina
