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New Music Critique: Kicked Out of the Sky

Production8
Lyrics8
Music7
Vocals7
Musicianship7
7.4

Contact: [email protected]

Web: kickedoutofthesky.com

Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV

Style: Alternative

They might be straight out of Burbank, CA, but there’s a very British quality about the music of Kicked Out of the Sky. Matt Bachman is the main man, and in the past he’s worked with the likes of Buckcherry and My Chemical Romance. But a song like “Reason to Believe,” with its almost monotone, effected and chanty chorus, has vibes of Gang of Four, and even the Fall.

On “How I Feel,” his fantastically caustic, nihilistic voice really stands out, highlighting the post-punk/no-wave elements to this project. The songs are great, the attitude is all punk, and we want to hear more.