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Julian, age 6 (at Kiss Ups show)

"I took my brain out and smashed it on the ground with my foot and I was drooling!"

New York Press
...packed with sweaty, oblivious kids of all ages throwing themselves into the scattered tables. The drummer flings his lanky arms above his head, smashing into his kit with rampant disregard...every song is performed in the truest louder, faster tradition.

TimeOut New York
spontaneous, finger in the electric socket, two man hyper pop

SonicProduct.com The Kiss Ups/Kitty Little split review
The Kiss Ups fill the A side with an assorted spread of dynamic songs ranging from two-minute blasts of hard rockin indie fireworks to longer and laid back pop gems. The two-man drum and bass combo astound with their unpredictable live shows and this is the first recording to truly capture both the grit and insight the band has in abundance.

Chronogram The Kiss Ups/Kitty Little split cd review
Rock has always been at its best as the voice of bratty rebellion. "My Face Looks So New" celebrates suburban alienation, from face-lifts to SUVs with TVs. "Goodnight" is an exquisite teen-in-heat anthem. And if there is any justice, "Prom Disaster Eyes" will be a mainstay at school dances this Spring.

Almanac Weekly
...your first listen feels like your first kiss.

SonicProduct.com Coffee Sessions release party review
These two harmonize their voices so well, it makes you forget all about guitar. These guys are like musical Prozac for me. I can't help but get happy at their shows. Paul and Mike are partners in Rock, The Kiss Ups is their "Rock Child"

Slug and Lettuce The Kiss Ups- Coffee Sessions review
The integrity and inspiration really shines through in the songs. This cd is kind of the theme music for our whole Mid-Hudson Valley scene. The kind of songs that are so catchy you don't mind the fact that they get stuck in your head for days on end and just become the backdrop to your life.

Agouti.com The Kiss Ups- Coffee Sessions review
Rock Song is everything good about pop punk songs written about being in middle school during the summertime.

Hussieskunk.com The Kiss Ups- Coffee Sessions review
Mike and Paul belt out some damn catchy pop rock that you cannot deny...pop rock extraordinaires that they are, The Kiss Ups manage to have a great disc that is both inventive and thoroughly entertaining.