The Latest: Sleigh Bells – “Comeback Kid”
Sleigh Bells are back– are you listening? With a brand new, sophomore album single that’s as good as the abrasively catchy “Comeback Kid,” you should be. The Brooklyn duo’s 2010 debut LP, Treats, instantly crowned them with the title of major buzz band; it’s a tough act to follow for the soon-to-be released Reign of Terror. If “Comeback Kid” is any indication, though, Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss are sticking to what they do best: hardcore, floor-shaking beats, riffs that pulse like machine guns, and an energetic, badass attitude all juxtaposed with the high, delicate innocence of Krauss’ singing voice. Fighting off any notions of a slump, “Comeback Kid” plows through with guns positively blazing. Don’t call it a comeback– Sleigh Bells are here to stay.
