Charity EP by Kissy Sell Out: Electro Goodness with a Heart
Alright, let’s get into it—Kissy Sell Out’s Charity EP isn’t just another slab of electro beats dropped in 2007. Nope, this little gem was made for a cause, supporting the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (props to Urban Outfitters for backing that). It’s got that UK electronic vibe, slick but not too polished, like someone spilled glitter on a synth and hit record. The whole thing zips by quick, but trust me, it leaves an impression.
Now, I’m gonna zoom in on two tracks because ain’t nobody got time to ramble about all four. First up is “Blink It Up.” This one hits you right off the bat with its neon-lit energy, like walking into a retro arcade where everyone's dancing instead of playing Pac-Man. The bassline wobbles just enough to keep things interesting without tipping over into “oh god, my ears” territory. What sticks? Those stuttering vocal chops—they’re catchy as heck, looping around your brain like gum stuck to the bottom of a club chair. You’ll find yourself humming it while waiting for the kettle to boil. Annoying? Maybe. Addictive? Absolutely.
Then there’s “You’re On Fire,” which feels like what would happen if someone mashed ‘80s pop with modern club bangers. It’s got this infectious groove that makes you wanna strut down the street like you own the place—even if you’re just heading to Tesco for milk. The chorus is pure cheese, but in the best way possible; it’s so bold and shameless that you can’t help but grin. Plus, who doesn’t love being told they’re “on fire”? Even if it’s just metaphorically and not literally setting anything ablaze (health and safety first, folks).
The other tracks—“Gonna Make You Mine” and “Get Busy Tropicana”—are solid too, but honestly, after Blinkin’ and Burnin’, they sort of blur together like last night’s memories after one too many cocktails. Still fun, though!
So yeah, Charity EP. It’s not reinventing the wheel or curing world hunger, but it’s doing exactly what it set out to do: deliver some feel-good electro tunes while supporting a worthy cause. And hey, isn’t that kinda refreshing? In a world full of self-serious albums trying to change your life, here’s something content to make you dance and donate simultaneously.
Final thought: If Kissy Sell Out ever releases a follow-up called Charity Shop Remixes, sign me up immediately. Nothing says “support foster care” like reimagining classic charity shop finds through glitchy beats.
