The Aftermiles - Kids On Riot

The Aftermiles
Kids On Riot
(Offbeat Music)

Astonishingly more British-sounding than most actual British bands, the debut album from this Indonesian band (complete with faux British accent) can, at first, be a bit of a surreal and comical experience (mostly due to the accent). But these guys can really write a good tune, and after that initial shock caused by that accent, the sheer catchiness and quality of the songs are what you'll remember about this album. Combining the tunefulness of The Libertines with the raw appeal of the Arctic Monkeys and a bit of the boisterous side of the Kaiser Chiefs, this is pure guilty pleasure!
Aidil
***1/2

If you like this also check out The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys
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*Taken from Junk's September 2009 issue

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