First thing's first. I'd heard the name of this band before, but never seen them live or heard their recordings. I checked my trusty mailbox and saw their album cover. It consists of James Bond-esque silhouettes and an early '60s motif. My first thought was pop punk. Oops, I did it again – I was wrong.

This disc is filled with the group's collective love of the Flaming Lips. No guys, I'm not going to criticize you for your love of the Flaming Lips. Lord knows everyone should like the Flaming Lips. The main reason I'm not going to criticize you for the strong influence is because you do it so damn well. The songs on this disc are well written and have a nice dash of weirdness.
DJ Kukielka (words, guitar, synthesizer, piano, percussion, loops and production) should be commended for his chops at each of his many jobs in this band. Tim Hovanetz (drums and percussion) keeps the different avenues of the songs tight with the help of Manuel Guzman (bass).

My favorite track on "KILLMEILOVEYOU" is the title track with its sentiment of "All I need is your love, your love and music." Well put guys.

If you're a fan of the Flaming Lips and like your music with dashes of Wilco, pick up this record, support this band, hell change the oil in their cars. Talented songwriting and performances like this one should be honored. This band should be, in a matter of time, at the top of the Twin Cities music scene heap.

So what are you waiting for? Stop reading this and go buy "KILLMEILOVEYOU."

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