Toronto - FINALLY………. Black Kids have returned…. TO THE PANIC MANUAL! If you read our blog on a regular basis, like your doctor prescribed, then you will know that we have had a liking for the Black Kids for awhile now. After months of hype (and some would argue, overhype) The Jacksonville based group have finally released their LP - called Partie Traumatic courtesy of Almost Gold records in the UK. Us peeps in the Americas will have to wait until July 22 to get our fix. Lucky for me, I was able to get a hold of the release.

First impressions? It’s alright. Second Impression? It’s pretty good. I think I got too excited about the album, based on the strength of their previous EP - Wizard of Ahhhs and their singles. When I listened to this album the first time, I was like - well there’s nothing new. Then I realized - yo man, u listened to this stuff at the concert - So, obviously there wasn’t much new there. I had already heard it at the show already.

Clearing my head, I gave the album a second listen and yep - what I like about them is still there - the fun/funky 80s drama opening credits sound, the gang vocals on the choruses, the playful lyrics - it’s all there. Reggie Youngblood really channels Robert Smith on some songs. He looks like a cross between Robert Smith and the Keegan Michael Key from Mad TV. Check It.

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New songs that will be sure to be favorites include I’ve Underestimated My Charm (again) and my concert favorite “I Wanna Be Your Limousine” which probably samples New Kids On The Block’s Games song with the Oh we Oh..Ohhhh Ohh part.

In short, the album “Partie Traumatic” will satisfy the masses who are salivating for new Black Kids material for months now. People who think this is a inner city school program charity cd will also be pleasantly surprised. I am sure we’ll be hearing some of these tunes on indie dance floors all across the globe soon enough.

4.08 / 5

Listen to the entire album on my space: http://www.myspace.com/blackkidsrock

 

 Black Kids - I Wanna Be Your Limousine: Play Now