What makes Safe by Kittie notable?

'Safe' is significant for including live recordings that capture Kittie's dynamic stage presence, further cementing their reputation as a formidable live act. The EP also provided a radio edit of the title track, which helped broaden their audience and increase airplay on rock stations. Released in early 2002, 'Safe' followed Kittie's breakthrough album 'Spit' from 2000. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the alternative metal scene while capitalizing on their growing fanbase through live performances.

Safe works well if you're into short bursts of live energy, intense moments of catharsis and front-loaded with engaging tracks.

How many songs are on Safe?

Safe has 7 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Safe

Kittie · 2002

26 min · 7 tracks · alternative metal

Raw live energy merges with polished studio tracks, showcasing Kittie's heavy riffs and emotional intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Safe (KMFDM Inc. remix) — This remix reimagines the original song with an industrial edge, highlighting the band's versatility and appeal to electronic music fans.
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No Name (live) — As a live track, it encapsulates the raw energy of Kittie's performances, showcasing their ability to engage and captivate an audience.
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Severed (live) — The live rendition of 'Severed' amplifies its emotional weight, allowing listeners to experience the cathartic power that defines Kittie's sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The mix of studio and live tracks highlights Kittie's energy but lacks strong cohesion overall.

What we noticed

The first two tracks are studio versions, with the remaining five being live recordings that capture the band's raw energy.
The EP includes a radio edit of the title track, which alters its structure for broader appeal while maintaining core elements.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 live energy
intense moments of catharsis
front-loaded with engaging tracks
for quick listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive experiences
seek mellow background sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 2002, 'Safe' followed Kittie's breakthrough album 'Spit' from 2000. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the alternative metal scene while capitalizing on their growing fanbase through live performances.
Stylistic neighbors: Lacuna Coil· Arch Enemy· Otep