Mama Kin - In the City
RevelationZ Magazine has followed Mama Kin since their first demo recordings around 5 years ago. The band has progressed and frankly  "In the City"  doesn't sound like a debut album. The songs sound mature and well balanced. Singer Ward has a Paul Stanley like tone, which gives Mama Kin a refreshing sound and makes them stand out from the stream of Swedish sleaze bands.
 
Mama Kin is now a four piece. Since the demo days Mama Kin has expanded with an extra guitarist, which has broadened their sound. The highlights are album opener Badge and A Gun, Mrs. Operator and Too Much along with the title track. The keywords of "In the City" are chunky riffs, vocals and catchy choruses.
 
Higher and Higher is a song that dates back to when Mama Kin was unsigned. Same goes for album closer Champagne Chicks and Rock N Roll , which is a classic party "boys nite out" rocker.
 
The first single Superman is the most polished tune, but hopefully the catchiness of the track will be an ear opener for the average rock listener also.
 
If you are looking for flashy guitar solos you better look elsewhere. Mama Kin is all about the songs; they are short and precise. Every song is driven by catchy melody lines - kind of old school Kiss, but with an updated sound.
 
The album is released by Leon Music. Go check Mama Kin out. Along with Innocent Rosie "In the City" is the best debut album of 2009.
http://www.myspace.com/mamakin

Written by Michael
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Comment by mollyhatchet (Member) - Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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Sure a great debut & a good album. 8/10 to me
"You belong to me" & "In The City" are my favs ones.
PD (whsipering to staff: the 9th track is called "You")
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everybody

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Tracklisting
01. Badge And A Gun
02. In The City
03. You Belong To Me
04. Mrs. Operator
05. Higher & Higher
06. Too Much
07. Fortune & Fame
08. Superman
09. You Belong To Me
10. Champagne, Chicks, And Rock N' Roll


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