Dropping in at #8. Read below for a thorough album review. #8 Artist: Death from Above 1979 Album: The Physical World Release: September 9, 2014 Genre: Punk Rock, Noise Rock, Punk, Indie Link: (Soundcloud) https://soundcloud/deathfromabove1979 Death from Above 1979 have recently re-emerged after an abrupt and unfortunate dissolution in 2006. The Canadian noise rockers recently came to terms setting aside personal differences, reuniting in late 2011 and finally delivering with their second official LP, “The Physical World.” For Sebastien Grainger and Jesse Keeler, this might have been the reuniting recording sessions theyve been looking for and what has been well received by fans since the reuniting agreement. The brand new record, The Physical World, shines through Keelers traditional noisy bass style and Graingers punk fused slam dance style drums. Being just a duo holding many responsibilities respectfully, the core of The Physical World centers on a drum and bass garage rock theme, YET all the while keeping a uniqueness to Graingers songwriting bound to get stuck in your brain for a few days, at the least. Short and sweet, songs like “Right on, Frankenstein” and “Trainwreck 1979” give that party noise punk tone, drawing from all reaches of distortion but keeping a collective rhythm. “Virgins” gives off almost a Josh Homme/QOTSA inspired structure. As Homme is infamously known for incredibly unique bridges in his guitar work, Death from Above seems to run a similar role honing their inner stoner rock play. A notable track, “Gemini,” can be easily heard as a hands on favorite due to the infectiously catchy chorus which still stick with you instantly. A driving point into the creative juices that hold this album together. These tracks will be bound to your brain for quite some time. Mostly throughout the record, Graingers unique delivering of vocals over a garage riot beat give off almost a euphoric sense of thought, although the persistent tone in his voice can almost seem to be under a format of instability. Dont let that fool you though, the theme of struggle and frustration through Graingers lyrical life adventures do not fall to despair or hopelessness but keeps fighting and pushing back. As the album moves toward the later tracks, like Gemini and The Physical World(the title track) that pushing and shoving turns into punching and kicking sweet revenge. The Physical World is an incredibly blunt recording, but works. Theres nothing swan-like about any of these transitions, not slowing down for any reason giving and right though each track-to-track punk beat blasting with leaving you back humming Graingers vocals. This album is a straightforward delivery to the listener, without much deepness to it, but clicks well for the goal Death from Above was trying to achieve. It may have been several years for them under this alliance, but theyve clearly shown the ball hasnt been dropped. Let this record set an example as noise punk done right. You dont need big budget to make it work. https://youtube/watch?v=KfsXiRZvGi0
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:19:50 +0000
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