King and Queens
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Record Label: Broken Rekids
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This recording of THE GITS was made in Ohio in 1988 before their emigration to Seattle. It was recorded in a studio in one take to two stereo tracks. 100 cassettes were produced and sold in a matter of days. After the murder of Gits front-woman Mia Zapata, the band decided to release this early recording.
It shows a musical depth and feeling not heard very often in punk music. It showcases Mia Zapata's vocal range and ability to improvise like a great blues singer.
I recommend it to anyone new to the music of THE GITS, or those wanting to delve deeper into the musical contributions of THE GITS or Zapata as an artist.
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Haunting
author: steve hickman
Kings and Queens,a brilliant album,Mia`s voice sends shivers down your back,such a loss to music,yet again there is`nt much of that around these days,The Gits are getting a nice little fan base where i live,also i have mention what a great site CD Baby is.I will be buying the dvd shortly,but i must finish by saying i have got all the Gits cds and love them all.
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Love at first listen
author: Ben
It was love at first listen . "Kings and Queens"( "Private Lubs " when I first heard cuts from this masterpiece in 1989-90 )is a perfect storm of rock and roll . It captures the rawness of the first take and melds it with great lyrics, goosebump inducing vocals, great hooks, and styles ranging from blues to pop to punk .
My personal favorites are " It All Dies Anyway " ," Look Right Through Me" , " Cut My Skin It Makes Me Human " ,and "Graveyard Blues" . The haunting lyrics of " Graveyard Blues" coupled with the spare piano never cease to send chills up my spine.
!VIVA ZAPATA!
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author: Robin Rice Lichtig
Ordered to enjoy the music and also to SAVE ANTIOCH!
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How could such a young band be so good?
author: Erin
This CD sounds a little rough at times, especially "Graveyard Blues," but it's not a bad thing. I also like the little bit of dialogue on that track. This CD has good songs all the way through. "Kings and Queens" is probably the best relationship song to me. Knowing you need to leave, but having to convince yourself... "now I am my only war." "Look Right Through Me" is so beautiful because of the voice. It's like "Madame Butterfly", beautiful even though I can't understand a lot of the words. "Tempt Me" has such a good sound, I might have my lab partner teach me drums so I can play it.
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