With teen garage rock being all too common these days, it’s good to see that British youngsters The Kits are trying to turn it into something new.
At first listen of their sophomore album Lead Us Into Temptation, it’s clear to see who they’re influenced by.
Their unorthodox compositions may be reminiscent of indie rockers Pavement, while their raw vocals are taken from bands such as Gang Of Four and The Cribs.
Undoubtedly the best thing about the four-piece is their ability to differentiate in sound in each of their tracks.
The upbeat, honky-tonk style of “Salvation” is almost polar to the classic pop rock sound in “Girl You’ve Got No Remorse”.
A great help to this is a lineup that features two lead vocalists, each with a very different style.
Despite neither vocalist being anything to write home about, they still carry a sense of catchiness to each line they sing.
Whether it’s the underlying sense of passion in the title track or the reckless attitude in “Count On Me”, it’s safe to say the unavoidable vocals will be a solid source of entertainment.
There’s a lot to take from this album, as long as you can look past the skill of the vocals and the odd set of lacklustre lyrics.
There’s definitely room for improvement for these guys, but Lead Us Into Temptation tells us that the band are happy and having fun at the level they’re already at.
