Review: Zombie Cops - Taking Lives (single)

Taking Lives is the second single from Dublin's Zombie Cops is a complete change in tact from the excellent debut Win Some Loose Some. The song builds slowly from a progish 'Down On The Upside' era Soundgarden guitar intro underlayed by a "On a Rope" type rhythm figure.

The call and response vocals of Kevin Fagan and Jamie Hughes work well throughout the entire song. Its back to more familiar musical territory for the verse and choruses as Jimmy Eat World, Open Hand, and Incubus influences are once again apparent. With a touch of Editors guitar trickery the song slows before ending on a flourish with a recap of the main riff.

Zombie Cops launch Taking Lives in Whelan's of Wexford St. Dublin on Friday 6th of August and are also appearing at Danny Byrnes Garden of Music, Festival in Mullingar on Sunday 8th of August. Zombie Cops are worth the admission fee alone for their excellent version of Don't You Want Me Baby.