Kilto Take Announce Headline UK Shows & Tickets
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Thursday, 24 March 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Seeming to step out of nowhere, Kilto Take unleash their epic debut EP. A main-room sound to wipe the cobwebs off major independent British rock, the band’s infancy belies their readiness to fill stadiums with this polished brand of energy.
Kicking off with Retrogress, the inherent talent is obvious in every chord of this huge juggernaut of a track. Cymbals clash while riffs proudly pronounce their presence in this huge, anthemic offering. As with any piece of music by this Bedfordshire-by-Hertfordshire three-piece, it nods to the best of early-U2, Gang of Four, Maximo Park, Editors...
From here on in their vast sound continues to astound. Defined by aural arrangements the size of an orchestra, the desperate lyricism and frantic feelings of 'Ava' ooze emotion and sincerity, as honest as the band’s approach to making music they love. It’s not a dismissal of current trends, more an appreciation of the need to stay true to themselves, and their heroes.
It’s an ethic that carries through into the stepping, marching band heartstring puller 'Cause & Effect'. We shuffle forward over rough lead riffs as keys change and drive us toward hands in the air climaxes. It’s a mildly downbeat moment that manages one in the eye of twee balladry, without forsaking any of the retrospective power. Then the true intention kicks in, and the full scale of the song becomes clear.
A short, sharp shot to the head and we’re back in the world of road trips, open vistas and sky-high chords with 'Summit'. A fittingly titled track with a gravity-defying chorus that seems to max out the altimeter, before freefalling back into bass-heavy verse.
In an era dominated by electronic wizardry and understated cool, the band that sounds louder and prouder than their attitude is a rare breed indeed. Destined to follow in the footsteps of the UK’s most esteemed rock acts, it’s difficult to think of another powerhouse capable of packing this much punch, so early on in their musical career.
UK DATES
Mar 27 - O2 Academy Islington, London (Headline)
Apr 2 - Cavern, Liverpool (Headline)
Apr 17 - Camden Barfly, London
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