“Hey, Pitäskö lähtee, Pitäskö lähtee!” I find myself singing along to the first track on Kissa’s new EP within seconds—without the slightest clue what it means. Time to check the translation. Ah, Do You Have to Go? Safe!
POP// ROCK packs six tracks that battle it out for the title of catchiest pop-rock anthem. Led by untamed rock ‘n’ roller Günter Kivioj, Kissa channels a glammy ’70s sound, cranking up the tempo and injecting these hook-filled tunes with solar-powered energy. The only exception is the classic rock-leaning Jokainen Maaliviiva, but even that feels right at home. Fans of late ’70s pop-punk revivalists like Cyanide Pills and Les Lullies will love the high-speed rush of Kasvot Maitopurkin Kyljessä, while Katoava Kesä is the standout for me—three and a half minutes of garage power pop’n’roll bliss.
POP // ROCK is out now on (mini) LP and CD via Svart Records.