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Ned, you should listen to Mono. You'd dig it.

Obviously Yanc3y has seen some other band calling themselves Kinski because the one I know has heaps of hooks and amazing energy.

Seriously tho, check out Mono's One More Step & You Die. (i've got a 100% hyperbolic piece about it in this week's city pages)

"Grunge without hooks or energy or fun."

Somehow, i think that the folks in the band would be amused by this assesment. I certainly don't agree with it, but if you're expecting Mudhoney, you're gonna leave the show disappointed.

Their early stuff doesn't hold a patch to the new album. My opinion. No furrowed brows here.

Kinski are one of the bands that have a "flavor", and if you like the flavor, you're hooked.. if you don't, you shrug. And I can't say seeing Kinski "all the time" is essential, as they don't really vary the setlist and performance too much show to show.. but if you're outside Seattle, then catching them on the odd tour is always a good idea.

My only complaint about them live is that they seem too preoccupied making sure their transition to the next song is smooth (with inter song loops, pedal retweakings, etc.), and end up sacrificing any kind of stage charisma... They are capable of that! It's just you have to catch them when they do a drunken show at the odd dive in Seattle doing nothing but covers of GBV or whatever Flying Nun band they're immersed in that week. :)

Anyway, I would say that their new album, and the last album are pretty tied in my opinion. Both really great.

daron

Heh... You're saying this like it's a bad thing!

Hey Everyone,

Kinski has 2 shows in one night this coming Saturday in Seattle. Yep, we inadvertently got double booked. But you could actually go to both if you wanted.  And they're both really good shows. 

(These will be Kinski's last shows in Seattle until at least February (most likely). We're getting ready for our next album.)

The early one is a Sub Pop showcase at Neumo's, sponsored, of course, by 107.7 "The End", and the later show at the Sunset Tavern features a record release for new psych monsters, Master Musicians of Bukkake, and, direct from Japan, Miminikoto. Miminikoto features Koji Shimura from High Rise, White Heaven and Mainliner fame as well as members of the Broomdusters and Che- SHIZU.

We highly recommend that you go to the Sunset show if you like the crazy, psych side of the spectrum. Or the End show, if you don't.

The times are below.

Also, we'll be in Portland at the Doug Fir Lounge on Nov 13th.  

And we keep forgetting to mention that there is a compilation for the Million Tongues Festival we did in August that features an unreleased track with Kinski and Kawabata Makoto of Acid Mothers. It's an ambient, trip song and the compilation is cool. To get one or to get more info about it, you can write Steve Krakow at plasticcw@hotmail.com I think they're $10. (You can't get them from us, only from Steve.)

And the Ampbuzz radio show is kicking into high gear, every Monday night (Tuesday morning) from 1 to 3 am (PST), just when you're awake, on 91.3 fm KBCS, Seattle. On the web at www.kbcs.fm It's Chris playing stuff from his record collection.

We start recording our next record for Sub Pop this January and there are 4 compilations coming out in the next few months with unreleased tracks. We'll let you know about them as they happen.

...hehheh ditto,actually just realised i have had this for a while and only listened to it twice. i like what i have heard off of 'alpine static' though,so this gives me hope.

Out of all the Kinski I've heard (which is only their previous LP), I like this the most. Lots of chugga chugga guitar and classic rock riffing.

Also coming this summer is the reissue of our first record SpaceLaunch for Frenchie. We've added our first demo tape with two never before released songs as well as demo versions of a couple things. And a never before released number from the SpaceLaunch sessions that we used to play live all the time. We're reissuing Be Gentle with the Warm Turtle which has been out of print for awhile now too. Both releases will be on our new Intellectual Drunks imprint (co-released with Strange Attractors Audio House). We should have these titles available on tour and they will be available in stores in the middle of August

Do you know if they'll be headlining or opening?

Unless....

Last time I saw them, they did open for MOB, but my mom knew they guy who was doing their sound. If it's that same guy again, maybe I could sneek my way in.

Last time I saw Kinski, I also played baskettball with the drummer and guitarist/flute player. The guitarist/flute player is so funny!!!

hey, did you notice that the word "wouldn't've" has two apostrophes? is that legit?

sorry, drunken nerd alert.

I will spend more money on this band.

I'd recommend the "Airs Above Your Station" album next, Onimo.
Thanks, I'll put it on my shopping list

Though I missed that show, fiddlesticks. Would have been great (and the band sez Tool were real friendly dudes and the crowds by and large loved 'em!).

Anyway, new album Down Below It's Chaos is kinda their scuzz-biker movie tribute at points. (Thus a song called "Silent Biker Type.") And Chris sings a few times! Very Thurstony, which fits in with MTS's mention upthread of the last album having a Daydream Nation homage feeling at points.

Are they on tour??

Actually, yes -- details on the home page:

http://www.kinski.net

Record came out today. It sounded good playing in the store I visited.

THE NEW ALBUM IS V V V AWESOME

Is it, well, more 'lush' then previous work? I like their sound but I always wish they'd loosen up a bit.

I bought Alpine Static used this weekend...I saw these dudes open for Unwound once and thought it was pretty decent but never investigated...

but yeah anyway this is pretty ragin'! Chuggy! Hawkwind meets QOTSA minus vox? i dunno, something like that, but I likes it!

Does Louis J. know about this band? i bet you would like it!

He prefers 4th rate british bands.

I find I like them live more than on record.

i am space truckin' to this album all day!!!!!

this is the best work music ever...except maybe "man machine" by kraftwerk but it's great...just chug chug chug your boat merrily down the stream

You have learned wisdom.

how i stopped worrying and learned to love stoner rock

This looks cool...

A CLEAR DAY AND NO MEMORIES
A new project from Jim Hobbs and Kinski

December 3, 2010 - January 14, 2011

Gallery Opening:
Friday, December 3, 7pm

In conversation with Jim Hobbs and Kinski, moderated by Robin Held, Deputy Director, Exhibitions and Collections, Frye Art Museum
Tuesday, December 7, 7:00pm

Jack Straw New Media Gallery
4261 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle 98105

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 - 5

A CLEAR DAY AND NO MEMORIES is a new multimedia installation, created through the Jack Straw New Media Gallery Residency Program, comprised of multiple 16mm film projections and recordings on vinyl, focusing on the atmospheric and atrophied architecture around Fort Worden and Puget Sound. Taking inspiration from a Wallace Stevens poem of the same name, A CLEAR DAY AND NO MEMORIES presents the viewer with an ever-shifting sense of place - one that is never the same twice. Within the gallery, 16mm films constantly run on looping machines, implicitly guiding the viewer through various environs and monuments. The audio recordings act not as a synchronized soundtrack, but instead become a physical presence within the space redirecting the mood and gaze of the entire installation. By manipulating the complex relationship between film and sound in a way that disregards a traditional or linear narrative, the work contemplates the fluid and evocative nature of memory and place.

Hear an excerpt from Kinski's soundtrack to A CLEAR DAY AND NO MEMORIES via our Artist of the Week Podcast!

Jim Hobbs is an American artist based in London, England. His work utilizes a variety of media including 16mm film, video, installation, site-specific work, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, sound, and photography. Recent interests include the personal and social implications of loss, oblivion, history, memory and the subsequent acts of remembrance/memorialization. His work has been exhibited internationally and he has been the recipient of various awards, grants, and residencies - most recently the British Council Grant for Individual Artists. He currently lectures at the University of Greenwich and for the Slade School of Fine Art.

Kinski are Lucy Atkinson, Chris Martin, Matthew Reid-Schwartz and Barrett Wilke. Their unique evocation of avant-rock is deconstructionist and heady, but also emotive and visceral. NME described Kinski as "like Sabbath in a washing machine during a power surge." They have toured throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and have a lengthy discography, including 3 full length albums released on the seminal record label SubPop.

Hobbs and Kinski, along with Robin Held, Chief Deputy Director, Exhibitions and Collections, Frye Art Museum, will discuss this collaborative project and other aspects of their work via an evening of conversation. The event will take place at Jack Straw Productions and the public is cordially invited to attend.

On the occasion of this exhibition, Hobbs and Kinski have created a limited edition artwork in the form of a 12" gatefold album. The work is adorned with film stills from the installation, and contains two new sound pieces by Kinski and a limited edition silkscreen print by Hobbs.

Sounds like fun. I was wondering what this group had been up to, glad to see it's this.

Kinski Sign to Kill Rock Stars

Good news for people who love high-quality hard rock: Veteran Seattle quartet Kinski have signed to Kill Rock Stars. Their next album, tentatively titled Cosy Moments (it's a P.G. Wodehouse reference), will come out in March 2013, their first since 2007's Down Below It's Chaos.

Long overdue! But I can't wait. (Too bad that report skips over the Hobbs collaboration...)

New song...

http://www.mtvhive.com/2013/01/14/kinski-conflict-free-diamonds/

ooh yaay

was wondering what these guys were thinking about the whole sad klaus situation

Crossed my mind as well!

They were ALWAYS named after Nastassja, guys

Record is out. Multiple sub-2-minute heavy/scuzzy pop jams. Didn't see those coming, though I hadn't seen them since the last Terrastock. Still rocking that sweaty-headlock-motorcyle-ridin' tone.

http://exclaim.ca/images/kinski1.jpg

New album in June!

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/04/kinski_announce.html

Such a great band. I recently pulled a bunch of live sets from Free Music Archive and they stand the test of time.

They're still playing tons of shows in Seattle, one of the dwindling benefits of living up here.
Their show with Calvin Johnson and Yonatan Gat a few days ago was a hoot. They seemed severely distressed by the all ages designation and it's impact on having beer/liquor on stage.

New album out, short tour happening on the West Coast and here's my interview with Chris about it

http://www.sfweekly.com/sanfrancisco/kinksi-seattle-hemlock-tavern/Content?oid=3680416

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWw3yWhYPiE

Kinski really has some of the best sounding distorted guitar tones.

new album; absolutely love the title track

'staircase wit' even better

this band is so grebt

so great

Live on KEXP this week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZsNgUdtbQ

just got the new one, "alpine static", today. HOLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY SHIT. incredible.

*blushes*

They were great (as ever!) playing with Oneida last month. It was interesting to see them back in trio mode after all this time.