Article: The Kills rock to the beat of their own drum machine.(Arts and Lifestyle)

Byline: BRETT MILANO

The Kills, with Scout Niblett, at the Paradise, Boston, Sunday night.

The Kills would be a great rock 'n' roll band if only they really were a band.

The spare and sexy duo generated enough heat on Sunday night to make for a memorable show. But it also gave you one more reason to hate whoever invented the drum machine.

On disc, the Kills are a raw fusion of primitive garage rock and electronica. Onstage they're at least twice as loud. Guitarist/singer Jamie "Hotel" Hince emerged as one of indie rock's new guitar heroes, fueling the songs with brutally distorted riffs and solos. His partner, singer Alison "W" ...

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