Album Review
Kill Van Kull
Edge of Sunrise (2006)
Born in the 80’s and named after a tidal straight in New York, Kill Van Kull has come out of their decade-long hiatus to bring you Edge of Sunrise. With a new line up and a new sound the band has come back to blow you out of the water.
The band wastes no time diving headfirst into a pool of New York style bluesy rock n’ roll, with the first track “Hot Date.” Even with the raw vocals and heavy rock n’ roll coming off this first track, it still gives listeners no insight on what is down the road on this 45 minute journey. Most songs tend to keep that heavy rock sound but Kill Van Kull has done an amazing job of adding blues, funk, and even softer acoustic parts to keep this album with a diverse sound.
After the initial attack off the first song the album cuts into a softer acoustic rock track that calms things down for a chance to really hear the talent this band has to offer. The rest of the album follows in tow with the sound jumping back and forth from soft to hard with the occasional blues and funk thrown in. The wide range of genres through the album shows that the band’s influences are all over the map (with heavier almost southern rock sounds off of “Kick em and Smile” to softer acoustic ballads like “Then You Were Gone”). One thing that stays consistent through the album however are the lyrics… and we all know it’s about women and kicking ass!
Despite some awkward jumps with various sounds in songs (which are still few and far between) it’s hard to find flaws within the album. With solos from a variety of instruments backed up by heavy riffs and a great rhythm section, it shows this band has nothing but talent under their belts. Cabrera’s ballsy yet professional vocals give this album that raw sound that has been finely produced.
Edge of Sunrise is the kind of album that builds up that little fire inside you to keep you going through those Friday nights, or winds you down when with your old lady. It’s an album that definitely should be kept on hand at anytime! [ END ]
Track Listing:
01. Hot Date
02. Then You Were Gone
03. Through the Night
04. Sweet Summertime
05. Kick em and Smile
06. Edge of Sunrise
07. On The Run
08. Rock It Steady
09. Summer Rose
10. The Bottom
11. Hell From Above
12. Cut of the Blue Sky
Run Time: 46:27
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