The Pebbles - Down At Kiki

Review by Amber Butler

Down At Kiki by The Pebbles: A Raw, Unfiltered Blast from '71 Alright, let’s get this straight—Down At Kiki isn’t your polished, overproduced rock album. Nope. This is the kind of record that feels like it was recorded in a sweaty basement after one too many beers. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn good. Released in 1971 outta Belgium (yeah, Belgium—didn’t see that coming, did ya?), The Pebbles bring the heat with their mix of Classic Rock and Southern Rock vibes. It’s raw, gritty, and hits you right where it counts. First off, shoutout to L. De Vries for producing this beast and F. Bekky for penning these tracks. You can tell they weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel here—they just wanted to make some noise, and boy, do they deliver. Now, onto the goods. The title track, “Down At Kiki,” slaps harder than a pissed-off bassist. From the opening riff, you’re hooked—it’s greasy, dirty, and unapologetically loud. The groove grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the last note fades out. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna crank up the volume, roll down the windows, and yell at strangers on the street. I mean, come on, how could you forget something this primal? Then there’s “Jelly Mama,” which… okay, I’ll admit, the name sounds kinda ridiculous, but don’t sleep on it. This tune sneaks up on you with its swagger. The guitar work has this lazy-but-sharp vibe, like a cat lounging in the sun but ready to claw your face off if you step outta line. The rhythm section locks in tight, and before you know it, you’re headbanging like an idiot. It’s catchy as hell, even if the lyrics are kinda goofy. But hey, who cares when it rocks this hard? Look, Down At Kiki ain’t perfect. Some parts feel sloppy, and yeah, the production’s rough around the edges—but maybe that’s why it sticks with you. In a world full of soulless, auto-tuned garbage, this album reminds you what real music sounds like. It’s got guts, grit, and zero fucks to give. And here’s the kicker—how the hell did a Belgian band nail Southern Rock better than half the bands from the US? Beats me. Maybe they were just born with whiskey in their veins and smoke in their lungs. Whatever it was, they pulled it off. Now go listen to this thing before someone tells you it’s cool—it’s way more fun that way.

Artist: The Pebbles
Album: Down At Kiki

Belgium

Rock

1971

Rating: 4.67

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MP3 size: 6.6 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Down At Kiki	3:46
Jelly Mama	3:40

Video

The Pebbles - Down At Kiki

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Catalog Numbers

BE-61455, BE 61 455

Labels

Barclay

Listen online

écouter en ligne
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
online anhören
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Produced For	Brain Trust Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	L. De Vries
Written-By	F. Bekky

Notes

on the sleeve the production is credited to Brain Trust Music

Barcodes

Rights Society (Framed both sides): BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): BE 61455A/1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): BE 61455B/1

About The Pebbles

Belgian pop band. Originally called "The Fredstones

Name Vars

Pebbles

Members

Luc Smets
Marcel De Cauwer
Axel Van Duin
Bob Baelemans
Fred Beekmans
John Verhas
Tim Turcksin
Miel Gielen
Patrick Wijns

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Down At Kiki* by The Pebbles is a hidden gem from 1971. It blends classic rock and southern rock, but get this—it was released in Belgium, not the U.S. where those genres were booming. The tracks "Down At Kiki" and "Jelly Mama" have that raw, groovy vibe you’d expect, but with a European twist. Fun fact: it was produced by L. De Vries and written by F. Bekky. Not your typical rock story, right?

Comments

mtokdvm

2025-03-16

Tant de concerts partout dans le pays, pour moi le meilleur souvenir est au caveau a Blankenberghe sous l'hôtel continental, il y a 50 ans.

jaysonvnstar

2025-03-15

nice good old pop-song from the Netherlands

disignernaresh

2025-03-15

Chapeau! Eén van de beste (en meest onderschatte) songs van The Pebbles.

weblogicorsoablog

2025-03-14

Super music!

decadencebyhania

2025-03-13

1971

staus334

2025-03-12

From my birthplace, Antwerp....

cnarcotics

2025-03-12

klinkt heel woodstock!

beautifulafreena

2025-03-12

is een collega pompier van mij,...nen gouden gast onzen john!!

cchaisson12

2025-03-11

Love !

ronjean150218

2025-03-10

Samen met één van hun beste drummers ...!

techagile

2025-03-09

Un des meilleurs groupes musicaux belges d'epoques que j'ecoute toujours de maniere reguliere !

kriegerandrade4242

2025-03-08

Bedankt om dit op te laden, Jenzz.. Ik woon al lang niet meer in belgie, maar dit was mijn favoriet nummer. Vooral wegens het einde van de song, steeds met het volume op 10, tot afschuw van mijn ouders. Keitof !