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No they aren’t really scary, though they are an acquired taste. Being upfront about it, Scary Kids Scaring Kids aren’t for anyone. Duo guitars and electronic infused keyboard, Scary Kids seem like they are still finding a sound that is both pleasing with out compromising their unique sound. Though the topics of many of their songs still seem generic, they add a new perspective on the old themes. One thumb up, and one thumb down for them.

“What’s Up Now, My Darkest Hour” and “Faces” are some of their most popular songs. With only a 6 song EP and a recently released full album, The City Sleeps in Flames, they are just barely getting the ball rolling on their musical careers. Many of the people I have talked to about Scary Kids Scaring Kids only like a small portion of their songs, but with the improvement from their first EP to the recent album, it will be enjoyable to watch them move forward.

They are signed with the small Immortal Records, but still aren’t entirely pleasing and somewhat unstructured. I put the few of my favorite songs of theirs on my iPod, where they have a solid place for when I am in the right mood. They sound somewhat like Saosin, though I am hesitant to compare Scary Kids to such a sweet band. I just wish they had a more solid album, or were given more constructive criticism when they were recording. Though, the raw unaffected sounds they chose to have are what really makes them Indie isn’t it?

Give their music a quick listen and see if they are right for you, on their Myspace Page and on their homepage, Scary Kids Scaring Kids