Chosen by Sol
INTRO (from Wiki)
King Kong Company is an Irish dance band based in Waterford in Ireland. Although most of the members are not from Waterford, they met while attending Waterford Institute of Technology. In June 2016 they released their self-titled debut album.
TRACK LISTING
REVIEWS
Mick – “I didn’t like a few tunes to be honest but there is a few belters for me. Not a fan of Free the Marijuana, I thought it didn’t fit in at all. Scarity Dan was a bit hit or miss too. All These Things felt a little like a poor man’s Underworld.
All that being said, I had heard Ipop somewhere before and found in quite funky. The last three songs The Crab, Spacehopper and Donkey Jaw were my favourites. I think musically I prefer little heavier electronic so that’s why I liked these the most.
Donkey Jaw especially, I found brilliant. The lyrics are hilarious, albeit sounding like the The Rubberbandits:
“The next five words indicate the early onset of chemical retardation: I’m getting nothin’ off that. I’m getting nothin’ off that. I’m getting nothin’ off that. I’m getting nothin’ off that. Hang on…”.
Even the bit about wanking in the k hole in the forest at passers by – very funny.
Overall found it okay, more not so great than great for me but defo found a few I will go back to for sure. Good shout Sol.”
Spud – “Ipop: Reminds me of the kinda song we might have heard at a foam party on our teenage holidays in Spain/Greece. Is that a good or bad thing? Not really sure.
Spacehopper: Thought this one was ok. Got a Daft Punk vibe off it (Da Funk).
Game Over: Thought I was at Quasar (laser tag) listening to this!
Scarity Dan: Not bad, had a Super Styling by Groove Armada feel.
All These Things: Really didn’t like this one, mainly because of the singing.
Overall I’m kinda confused about King Kong Company. I don’t think I’d listen to them again.”
Molly – “I’m sorry – I didn’t like this one. Bit out of my comfort zone. Spacehopper is the only tune I really liked. Strong effort but wrong for me.”
E.P. – “I liked parts of it Sol. Loved the opening two songs. It kind of had a bit of a slow reggae feel at some points which I didn’t like. Also wasn’t a fan of yer man’s accent. That Donkey Jaw sounded a bit like a piss take. Like Mick though, loved the lyrics. I’d give it an ok rating, but wouldn’t be one I’d rush back to listen to.”
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SONGS ADDED TO THE MUSIC NIGHTS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:
- Scarity Dan
- Spacehopper
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