Kix - Kix

This impressive debut finds its one of a kind sound fully realized. Some songs influenced by bands such as the Cars and “Contrary Mary” with a guitar riff that sounds like the main lick from “Day Tripper” turned inside out. Other standout tracks include the cowbell-driven hormonal anthem “Love at First Sight” and “The Kid,” an anti-brat revenge fantasy reminiscent of “Beat on the Brat” by the Ramones. “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” became the band’s most popular concert song, always with a unique ad-lib performance by lead vocalist Steve Whiteman. With this album, the tongue-in-cheek rock and roll style of KIX was established.