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Kiss Kiss is a progressive rock band that emerged from SUNY Purchase. The group was formed by Joshua Benash (Guitar, Synth, and vocals) and Jared Karns (drums) after the members had participated in various college bands. The name Kiss Kiss is derived from a series of short stories by Roald Dahl. Although their music is primarily rock in style, it also includes an electric violin that adds an orchestral sound to many songs.
The contrasts within Kiss Kiss’ songwriting and vocals have also been described as extremely frantic at times, yet melodic and soothing at others. This unusual variety of styles has helped the band’s music to appeal to a wide audience.
Kiss Kiss’ first release was their Self-titled EP, released on October 11th, 2005. Their debut full-length album, Reality vs. The Optimist, was released on February 6th, 2007 under the New Jersey based Eyeball Records. However, it was recorded and prepared for release many months earlier, and several tracks had leaked onto the internet by November 2006.
The band’s second full-length album, The Meek Shall Inherit What’s Left, was released on July 7th, 2009.
Kiss Kiss’ first release was their Self-titled EP, released on October 11th, 2005. Their debut full-length album, Reality vs. The Optimist, was released on February 6th, 2007 under the New Jersey based Eyeball Records. However, it was recorded and prepared for release many months earlier, and several tracks had leaked onto the internet by November 2006.
The band’s second full-length album, The Meek Shall Inherit What’s Left, was released on July 7th, 2009.
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| FULL TRACK Plague #11 | 2:24 |
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Reality vs. the Optimist
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The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left
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Kiss Kiss (EP)
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misndrstndnggrl wrote:
kiss. kiss. love. love.
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stathistate wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PDla7od6Pc
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Dalkri wrote:
This has got to be one of the best bands i've ever heard.
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SoundscapeMN wrote:
Josh from Kiss Kiss has a new project called VUVUZELA and they plan to record an EP on August 24th, with the help of a Kickstarter Campaign. Kiss Kiss fans are definitely going to want to check it out here
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JackJameson wrote:
Нет, второй альбом явно будет посочнее, шикарный просто
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Diothalamus wrote:
anyone else reminded of the cardiacs?
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lagginswag wrote:
*sounds like* KISS KISS
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legavin wrote:
Sounds like The Venetia Fair
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FelipeSah wrote:
Reality vs. the Optimist is really good
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fuckzack wrote:
some. great. stuff. here.
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red_conspiracy wrote:
I'm interested in getting hold of some electric violin stuff but I can't work out where to get kiss kiss stuff online. Can anyone help out?
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TA11en42 wrote:
soooooo....are they back together again? is there any word on shows or even *gasp* new music?
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jobotslash wrote:
Last.fm saw ORBS, 3, and Jack Conte.. and gave me this. Spot on, Last.fm, keep doing what you do.
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hellointerloper wrote:
Discovered this band through last.fm, freaking INCREDIBLE. Creepy and morbid, yet not cheesey... basically everything MCR tries to be but isn't. :P
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MilanoirSMT wrote:
Amazing band. I'm loving The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left a lot
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SoundscapeMN wrote:
Dress Up live (acoustic) so good. God I miss these guys.
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lagginswag wrote:
awesome band...saw em with weatherbox and the paper chase... talked to rebecca.. shes hot
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jkatticus wrote:
Venetia Fair FTW
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knight_88 wrote:
Your so wonderful and unique <3 [2]
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MilanoirSMT wrote:
I have a feeling this band is going to break up soon D:
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CMJ SHOW Oct 19th 2010
11 Oct 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/kisskiss
Hey Guys! Josh, James and Rebecca of Kiss Kiss will be
playing in their new band with our new friends Stephanie ( Harp)
and Ben (Drums) for this years CMJ. Tuesday October
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CMJ SHOW Oct 19th 2010
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1 Oct 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/kisskiss
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