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.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, landing on several year-end lists and helping to shape the garage rock revival movement. Its standout tracks resonated with audiences, leading to strong sales and solidifying The Kills' place in the indie rock landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow gritty, raw sonic textures immersive listening experience
- 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
- Black Lips· The White Stripes· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Superstition Standout 4:40
- 2 Cat Claw 3:32
- 3 Pull a U 3:23
- 4 Kissy Kissy 5:02
- 5 Fried My Little Brains Standout 2:08
- 6 Hand 0:50
- 7 Hitched 4:02
- 8 Black Rooster 4:24
- 9 Wait 4:47
- 10 Fuck the People Standout 4:17
- 11 Monkey 23 3:06
- 12 Gypsy Death and You 2:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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