Black Rooster EP cover

Black Rooster EP

The Kills · 2002

18 min · 5 tracks · indie rock · garage rock

Raw garage rock energy meets seductive melodies in this gritty, lo-fi EP.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • seductive melodies with grit
  • energetic progression throughout
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
The Kills released the 'Black Rooster EP' as their debut offering in January 2002, marking their entry into the indie rock scene. At this time, they were establishing their signature sound, characterized by a blend of punk and blues influences, which would define their later work.
Stylistic neighbors
Yeah Yeah Yeahs· The White Stripes· Interpol

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cat Claw 3:32
  • 2 Black Rooster (Fuck and Fight) 4:24
  • 3 Wait 4:48
  • 4 Dropout Boogie 4:27
  • 5 Gum 1:21

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