Life In A Bungalo

The Horrorpops
“Kiss Kiss Kill Kill”

Hellcat

The Horrorpops always made it clear that they were not a psychobilly band. Don’t let the upright bass and thumping, swinging music fool you. With their third record, “Kiss Kiss Kill Kill,” The ‘Pops seal the deal with a dozen tracks that run the gamut of styles, from ska to new wave.

Frontwoman Patricia Day has grown into her voice over the last half decade. Through out the record, she bellows her voluminous vocals, punctuating her lines with the occasional scream. But mostly, she croons with a slight hint of snotty punk rock attitude amidst her rock & roll swagger.

The record kicks off with the traditional rockabilly twangfest on “Thelma & Louise,” an obvious homage to the classic movie. Guitarist/psychobilly legend Kim Nekroman cranks up a feast of surf riffs, soaked in reverb, while Day slaps her bass into oblivion. Read more »

Nekromantix/ Koffin Kats/ The Choptops/ Toothless George
Asbury Lanes, NJ
November 24, 2007

Click for Full Photolog of The Nekromantix and The Koffin Kats on Flickr!

It’s rare these days to catch a show so loaded that there isn’t enough filler time for a bathroom break or a second beer. Nowadays, promoters fill up a concert with second rate acts, has beens, and crappy local bands. It’s hardly worth getting to a show at doors let alone 15 minutes before the headliner hits stage. Looks like psychobilly legends The Nekromantix actually wanted to give their fans their money’s worth, because they’ve put together a package tour so ferocious that you barely have time to breath, let alone take a piss. Read more »