Reviews
Artist: Audiokiss
Album: Really Kind Of Moving
Label: AyKayem
Tracks: 11
Website:www.myspace.com/audiokissmusic
The first time I listened to the new debut album by Audiokiss I was certain that track one, 'A Little Realisation' was the stand out track. It has all the trimmings of a typical and decent pop song. You know the thing; upbeat tempo, catchy chorus, with an 80's feel, 90's groove and something a little psychedelic 60's/70's going on at times too. However come the second time round I 'noticed' and saw potential in other songs on the album. ' 'Bending Seas' for instance is a catchy but cool pop song, and 'Baba Boom' has a hint of Scandinavian pop about it with an impressive violin running through the chorus; just right for the mood. 'I Can't Fly' - a decent rock ballad, and 'Been to Mars' another catchy pop/soft rock song. The titled track 'Really Kind Of Moving' has a moody edge and nice groove, and is possibly less 'obvious' than the rest, although I could swear I've heard that sound before.
There's something familiar about Audiokiss, as though we've known them for a long time. Vocalist, Siobhan Mahon has the perfect voice for pop/soft rock (think Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar) and she really does show off her classically trained talents. Instrumentally, Jack Dublin (guitars) and Robert Campbell (drums) do it so well they could be session musicians, and obviously none of them are new to the game, however, we shall not talk about the members colourful past.
All in all, with sounds of 'Blondie', 'Heart' and 'Voice of The Beehive', there is a slight 80's feel about Audiokiss but without the synthesizers. Also creeping in at times, 'Crowded House' and 'Fleetwood Mac's' more ballad type tunes.
Most tracks on the album are ideal for mainstream radio and TV. There's nothing here that will hurt the ears of those who repel at the thought of new, unknown and unfamiliar music. With a very fine production (Conor Brady) and catchy, easy on the ears songs, Audiokiss should do just fine.
In a nutshell, made for mainstream!
Miss James