BLK JKS
melophobe saw BLK JKS twice between March 2009 and October 2009, in Austin and Cambridge.
- 2 concert reviews with 27 photos of the band
- 2 fifty-word reviews
Every show, in order
Fifty-word reviews
Borrow It
I'm amazed that this is only an EP. I saw BLK JKS at SXSW last year, and Mystery hardly approaches the glory of their live show. But do check out "Lakeside's" reggae beats, shredding guitar solos, and prog rock influences, which only hint at the full potential of this band.
Bin It
With After Robots, South African BLK JKS have released a mediocre product. While displaying a wide range of influences - from African rhythms to alt-rock guitars - these elements never become a compelling whole. The album feels flat, and with lengthy, dark, dreary songs, BLK JKS unfortunately leave me thinking of Dispatch.