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Oriphiel · 01-05-2015, 03:01 PM

Kleenex

This self-titled debut EP was a collection of early singles cut by the all girl Swiss Post-Punk band Kleenex (Before they had to change their name to Liliput, to avoid legal action from the company that creates Kleenex tissues). Released in 1978, just after the band was formed. I have only heard a few songs by Kleenex/Liliput, so i'm looking forward to finally hearing more of their work. Well, let's get into it...

1. "Beri Beri" - Uh... I'm not quite sure what to say. It's very heavy, as well as repetitive, as the lyrics are comprised almost entirely of just two phrases. Very jarring, but also kind of catchy. I like it! Regula Sing's vocals have a very powerful and serious tone.

2. "Ain't You" - Another heavy and minimalistic number, this one has a solid Punk Rock guitar riff at it's heart. However, the real strength of this song is the very loud and solid drumming, which comes out sounding stunning. There are a few complete change ups to the song, where the entire tone of the song changes to a more Ramones style Punk number. Interesting, but still a bit repetitive.

3. "Hedi's Head" - Continuing with their odd formula, this is another track that's kept incredibly simple. Of course, the classic oddity of Post-Punk rears it's head here and there, such as when the back-up vocalist chants "Eeh eeh! Eeh eeh!"

4. "Nice" - Kleenex change things up with a semi-straightforward Pop Punk song, although the repetition and background chanting return once again. Ramona's vocals are pretty solid here, and the bass playing is strong and consistent. Probably the most commercial song of the lot.

Kleenex definitely had a unique sound, but they were also fairly limited by sticking so closely to their main formula. Their constant repetition and reliance on a simple yet heavy beat hurts them by stifling potential variety, but also inexplicably helps them by giving them a very solid and penetrating sound that produces a fair amount of intrigue. It's a great EP, definitely worth a listen, and despite being somewhat flawed it's a fairly strong way for them to have begun their career.

01-05-2015, 03:01 PM	#70 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	EP Madness! Kleenex This self-titled debut EP was a collection of early singles cut by the all girl Swiss Post-Punk band Kleenex (Before they had to change their name to Liliput, to avoid legal action from the company that creates Kleenex tissues). Released in 1978, just after the band was formed. I have only heard a few songs by Kleenex/Liliput, so i'm looking forward to finally hearing more of their work. Well, let's get into it... 1. "Beri Beri" - Uh... I'm not quite sure what to say. It's very heavy, as well as repetitive, as the lyrics are comprised almost entirely of just two phrases. Very jarring, but also kind of catchy. I like it! Regula Sing's vocals have a very powerful and serious tone. 2. "Ain't You" - Another heavy and minimalistic number, this one has a solid Punk Rock guitar riff at it's heart. However, the real strength of this song is the very loud and solid drumming, which comes out sounding stunning. There are a few complete change ups to the song, where the entire tone of the song changes to a more Ramones style Punk number. Interesting, but still a bit repetitive. 3. "Hedi's Head" - Continuing with their odd formula, this is another track that's kept incredibly simple. Of course, the classic oddity of Post-Punk rears it's head here and there, such as when the back-up vocalist chants "Eeh eeh! Eeh eeh!" 4. "Nice" - Kleenex change things up with a semi-straightforward Pop Punk song, although the repetition and background chanting return once again. Ramona's vocals are pretty solid here, and the bass playing is strong and consistent. Probably the most commercial song of the lot. Kleenex definitely had a unique sound, but they were also fairly limited by sticking so closely to their main formula. Their constant repetition and reliance on a simple yet heavy beat hurts them by stifling potential variety, but also inexplicably helps them by giving them a very solid and penetrating sound that produces a fair amount of intrigue. It's a great EP, definitely worth a listen, and despite being somewhat flawed it's a fairly strong way for them to have begun their career. Last edited by Oriphiel; 01-31-2017 at 04:41 AM.