The GIITTV reviews database 2003-2011
All the historic reviews from the God Is in The TV webzine.
Singles
Kick To Kill - Cut Me
Owain Paciuszko 27/10/2009
Rating: 4/5
A rather instant 80s alternative sounding single from Scottish Kick To Kill, it feels like a forgotten cut from The Lost Boys soundtrack. Part angry guitar, bobbing bass-line and sci-fi synths, over which lead singer Dave Cook channels the likes of Ian Curtis and Jaz Coleman.
With a simple structure and repetitive lyrics it's a deceptively smart single, like many 80s post-punk songs it lacks much depth and revels in it, but being a appealing, opaque and simplistic. After their original line-up fell apart, they've pulled themselves back together, acquired a new member, supported the likes of The Fall and The Damned and Cook even survived a near-fatal stabbing.
With their debut EP ready for release early next year I wouldn't be surprised if they quickly gathered a dedicated following based on the strength of this track alone.