Razorblade Kisses, Ballerina
Posted on 23rd Aug 09 by Jonathan Keane | 
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Razorblade Kisses though from Southampton are fronted by the duo of Layla and Azadeh hailing originally from Iran. These two Persian natives seem to find themselves more than comfortable in flogging a dead horse, bringing nothing remotely different to the table. Billing themselves as a goth rock band, Razorblade Kisses are mostly that in image, [...]
Razorblade Kisses though from Southampton are fronted by the duo of Layla and Azadeh hailing originally from Iran. These two Persian natives seem to find themselves more than comfortable in flogging a dead horse, bringing nothing remotely different to the table. Billing themselves as a goth rock band, Razorblade Kisses are mostly that in image, with their sound being rather restrained, opposed to their self complimentary promotion, or perhaps that should be self deprecating, whatever.
Ballerina, Cover
Ballerina is only a two track single in aid of promoting their forthcoming album, the horrendously titled, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Scar… Now I Know How Deep You Are. Musically, Razorblade Kisses weave hyperbolic and overstated themes through monotonous whirring sounds.
Starter, the title track comes in with heavy bass at first, with somewhat of an influence from Sisters Of Mercy and Switchblade Symphony. However, their influences lie more in the tamer sounds of Placebo then the truly melancholic acts of Paradise Lost, Type O Negative or latter My Dying Bride. While chimes ring throughout the chorus of Ballerina, their leaders, the vocalists Layla and Azadeh are annoyingly incomprehensible. The track becomes laborious but as it progresses the vocals become a little more distinguishable, but salvage nothing.
Their failure at creating a world of dark romanticism is the biggest flaw
Second track The Butterfly opens with synth beats leading into more slightly clearer vocals then the previous outing. It’s a more commercial tune but retains the same air and bleating vocals.
Ballerina is wholly disappointing and just uninteresting. There’s nothing here to catch your attention other than a couple of ridiculous outfits because, musically and thematically, Razorblade Kisses aren’t an appealing proposition in the slightest.
Their failure at creating a world of dark romanticism is the biggest flaw. If that’s what you seek, then these moody little young ‘uns aren’t really giving you that. But, with that said those with a Vampire Freaks account will more than likely lap this up.
However, from where I’m standing, two tracks which are indistinguishable from one another will, understandably, fail to beckon the listener to their cause when the album arrives.
Drop-d Rating: 2/10