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. It was released on May 2, 2011.

Background

Produced by Chad Anderson and Gavin Mackillop, the EP includes six songs with a running time of 25:50. Three singles, “Cut It Out”, “G#” and “Japanese Eyes”, were followed by their own respective music videos, which can be found on the band’s

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The song “Christina” was originally written about

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, but the band later confirmed that they had changed a few lyrics because it "felt too specific." Kitten's frontwoman, Chloe Chaidez, describes the sound of their sophomore EP as more "electronic" and "rock" than the previous, citing a strong '80s influence. Yahoo described the EP as a "frenzied but melodic blend of danceable pop with an undercurrent of raw post-punk and 80s new wave; ...filled with irresistible melodies, incessant hooks, and Chaidez's provocative lyricism."

Track listing

Release history

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.kittentheband.com/ 2011 EPs Atlantic Records EPs Elektra Records EPs Kitten (band) albums