You Cannot Kill What Does Not Live was recorded over a couple of years. The fidelity of the tracks bears witness to this, oscillating between 4 and 16 track recorders. The band shines with their surf instrumentals; "'76 Comeback" was worthy of an awesome, B-movie music video and their reworking of Dick Dale's "Misirlou" is exceptional. Yet another highlight is their Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra-inspired reworking of the Bonnie Dobson song "Morning Dew". Ultimately, You Cannot Kill What Does Not Live is (at least in my mind's eye) a true Flying Nun release, from a time where the label seemed to have lost some of its identity, with radio-friendly bands and clean productions. King Loser recorded their music the way they wanted to; fidelity was secondary to spontaneity and creativity. That spirit and ethos comes through on this record. You Cannot Kill What Does Not Live is an amazing effort and a testament to what erudite misfits can create if given the opportunity.
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