Keep on Your Mean Side cover

Keep on Your Mean Side

The Kills · 2003

42 min · 12 tracks · indie rock · garage rock

Raw, gritty guitars intertwine with sultry vocals, creating a compelling blend of garage rock and indie sensibility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • gritty, raw sonic textures
  • immersive listening experience
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Keep on Your Mean Side' was released in January 2003, The Kills were emerging from the underground scene, having formed in 2001. This debut album marked their transition from a burgeoning duo to notable figures in the garage rock revival of the early 2000s, establishing their distinct sound and aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Yeah Yeah Yeahs· The White Stripes· Interpol

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Superstition 4:40
  • 2 Cat Claw 3:32
  • 3 Pull a U 3:23
  • 4 Kissy Kissy 5:02
  • 5 Fried My Little Brains 2:08
  • 6 Hand 0:50
  • 7 Hitched 4:02
  • 8 Black Rooster 4:24
  • 9 Wait 4:47
  • 10 Fuck the People 4:17
  • 11 Monkey 23 3:06
  • 12 Gypsy Death and You 2:10

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