the kooks - verbal jujitsu
from the cover you know where this is coming from.
sharp suits. ties, black and white photo.
everything screams out new wave guitar pop.
first of all sweden revives the garage rock-n-roll scene with the hives, next comes the rock onslaught of soundtrack of our lives, twas only a matter of time before we got a band like the kooks.
problem is - its damn good.
despite the cover and bands name.
the songs are very short,catchy, with memorable chorus's, all providing instant pop buzz.
the songs are wrapped up with a nice touch of orchestral strings,
all in all a really good release.