Kill v. Maim
by Grimes
- Type: Single
- Released: 3 March 2016
- Label: 4AD
- Country: Canada
- Length: 4:35
- Community rating: 3.9/5 from 5 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Conceptually written from the perspective of Al Pacino's character in 'The Godfather Part II' if he were a gender-bending vampire traversing space, this track is an exercise in unhinged pop maximalism. The composition utilizes chaotic cheerleader chants, aggressive guitar riffs, and screeching electronic sound design that perfectly balances terrifying intensity with bubblegum sweetness. It remains a defining highlight of the artist's push toward eccentric, high-fidelity pop music.
Genres
Descriptors: crime, party, remix, electronic, dance
Tracklist
Credits
- Grimes - primary artist