The off-kilter sensibilities of rock act 9 O’clock Nasty never fail to amaze us. A unique band capable of pulling off some truly catchy hooks and riffs, 9 O’clock Nasty repeat their magic effortlessly on ‘Kid Blast’.
Based in Leicester, England, 9 O’clock Nasty refer to themselves as the town’s very own couture arthouse punk masterminds, and we could find no better description for the band’s endlessly engaging songwriting, sizzling hot confidence, and flamboyant display of their philosophies in the form of catchy punk earworms.
‘Kid Blast’ is one more of the band’s deceptively simple releases. On the surface, ‘Kid Blast’ stuns with the directness of its riffs, the simplicity of the beats, and the hooligan quality of its infectious group hollers. But digging a little deeper we will find a song with a beating heart that never stops, a song with a sophisticated arrangement that utilizes its thick bass, cowbells, and exquisite riffs with utmost efficiency. In spite of having a few moving parts and a mix that’s loud and brash, ‘Kid Blast’ follows suit with all the previous 9 O’clock Nasty releases; a song that’s far deeper than first seems.
A band with astonishing confidence, ‘Kid Blast’ with its powerful vocals and rich, edgy lyrics, continue to display 9 O’clock Nasty’s delightful quirkiness.
