Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Glassjaw · 1997
20 min · 5 tracks · post-hardcore
Chaotic yet melodic post-hardcore riffs intertwine with emotionally charged vocals, creating an intense sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Coffee — Opening with an urgent rhythm, this track showcases the band's ability to balance aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the EP.
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The Snow Veil — This track features dynamic shifts between quiet reflection and explosive outbursts, exemplifying Glassjaw's signature blend of intensity and vulnerability.
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Vermont Connection / The Chapter 7 Test or the Ephesians Were Right After All — The lengthy centerpiece of the EP highlights the band's complex song structures and lyrical depth, showcasing their creativity and ambition in this early stage.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and emotional intensity, establishing its place in post-hardcore.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a chaotic guitar riff that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the EP's duration.
- Vocals alternate between melodic singing and intense screaming, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- The final track features a lengthy instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving an unresolved feeling.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- dynamic shifts in energy
- haunting melodies with jagged edges
- reflective moments amidst chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is Glassjaw's debut EP, released in January 1997 as they were beginning to carve their niche in the post-hardcore scene. This release came shortly before their influential full-length album, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence, which would help define the band's sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Blood Brothers· Thursday· At the Drive-In
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Coffee 3:32
- 2 The Snow Veil 2:52
- 3 Star Above My Bed 3:07
- 4 Pink Roses and the Graveyard 3:44
- 5 Vermont Connection / The Chapter 7 Test or the Ephesians Were Right After All 7:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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