Cut It Out is the second extended play (EP) by American indie rock band Kitten. It was released on May 2, 2011.

Cut It Out
EP by
ReleasedMay 2, 2011
GenreIndie pop, alternative rock
Length25:51
LabelAtlantic Records
Producer
  • Chad Anderson
  • Gavin Mackillop
Kitten chronology
Sunday School
(2010)
Cut It Out
(2011)
Like a Stranger
(2013)
Vinyl cover
Singles from Cut It Out
  1. "Cut It Out"
    Released: June 12, 2012
  2. "G#"
    Released: September 5, 2012
  3. "Japanese Eyes"
    Released: October 15, 2012

Background

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Produced by Chad Anderson and Gavin Mackillop, the EP includes six songs with a running time of 25:50. Three singles, “Cut It Out”, “G#” and “Japanese Eyes”, were followed by their own respective music videos, which can be found on the band’s YouTube page. The song “Christina” was originally written about Christina Ricci, but the band later confirmed that they had changed a few lyrics because it "felt too specific."[1]

Kitten's frontwoman, Chloe Chaidez, describes the sound of their sophomore EP as more "electronic" and "rock" than the previous, citing a strong '80s influence.[2] Yahoo described the EP as a "frenzied but melodic blend of danceable pop with an undercurrent of raw post-punk and 80s new wave; ...filled with irresistible melodies, incessant hooks, and Chaidez's provocative lyricism."[3]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Chloe Chaidez and Chad Anderson, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Cut It Out" (Chloe Chaidez, Julian Chaidez, Chad Anderson)3:29
2."Japanese Eyes"3:14
3."G#"4:46
4."Sugar"3:47
5."Junk"4:25
6."Christina"6:11
Total length:25:50
Vinyl edition
No.TitleLength
1."Cut It Out"3:29
2."G#"4:46
3."Cut It Out" (Kastle Remix)3:08
4."Sugar"3:47
5."Japanese Eyes"3:14
6."Sugar" (Bandayde Remix)5:14
Total length:23:38

Release history

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Date Format Label
May 2, 2011[4] Digital download • CD Atlantic Records

References

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  1. ^ "Interview: Chloe Chaidez of Kitten". mxdwn. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  2. ^ "Interview: Chloe Chaidez of Kitten". mxdwn. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  3. ^ "Los Angeles-Based Indie Band Kitten Announces New EP and Summer Tour; "CUT IT OUT" EP Available August 28th, Download A-Side/B-Side Singles for Free Today". Yahoo! Finance. 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  4. ^ "Cut It Out - EP". iTunes. 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
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