Krayola Kids - Self-Titled - Axeman's Album Review

Andrew the Axeman checking in:
Talk about a band who was late to the party - the Krayola Kids came on to the sunset strip scene in Hollywood with the right kind of attitude and the right kind of songs to take it by storm, but too bad it was 1991 already when they formed. But now, thanks to FnA Records, much of the material that would have been on their record 'The House that Glam Built' is available - but it is limited to 100 copies, so once you are done reading this, act fast! 

The opening track "Krayola Rock n Roll" is their anthem and sets the tone for the rest of the record - this band was all about the fun of it all, having a good time and it shows. A really cool note is that Poison guitarist CC Deville was a big mentor to the band, helping them with their sound and their image. They definitely wear those influences on their sleeve - you can hear the rawness of Poison's early years, the hook-filled prowess of Pretty Boy Floyd and the trippiness of Enuff Z'Nuff at certain points throughout. The Z'nuff comparison is very evident on the track, "Sweet Pea". Songs like "Bitches N Ladies" will be stuck in your head for days and ballads like "Havin' a Friend" and "Without Your Love" could have been all over the radio. Rockers like "Don't Be a Fake" is also a favorite and rounds off the record with a bang by way of "Big Shot".

Vocalist Krayola Kelly, guitarist Pepsi Pop, bassist Holly Daze and drummer Tommi Tune lived and breathed the glory days of the strip and it is captured perfectly on this release. For all you 'hidden gem' collectors out there like me, the Krayola Kids are calling your name!

Purchase here!

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