Kitten Heals?
ATOMIC KITTEN - L2, 25/04/01
Aimee Best discovers the 80's pop secret at the heart of Atomic Kitten

It's surprisingly difficult to criticise Atomic Kitten. They're pretty girls, they can sing, they have a sense of fun and personality.
Shame then, that after the first couple of songs I find myself desperately searching for an excuse to leave. Kicking off with a series of technical difficulties with the incongruous looking backing band, the Kits filled like pro's. Not difficult when playing to a Butlin's style audience of kids and guardians, happy with the opportunity to wave back at a smiley pop-kit.

Fluffy ditty after ditty followed, punctuated with the odd cover (What's New Pussycat, Eternal Flame, Dancing In The Streets). All were delivered with masses of energy and enthusiasm but something was definitely missing. Kind of like watching Stars In their Eyes and knowing these people are not bona fide.

And as a spooky co-incidence, new recruit Jenny looks exactly like the woman out of Dollar (80's romo-pop band kids!).
The Kittens are girl’s girls, great to spend a night in with sans pizza and a sloppy film. But please, please - leave your new album at home.