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- Artist: Death From Above 1979
- Album: You're A Woman, I'm A Man
- Label: Last Gang
- Year of Release: 2004
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- Reviewed by: dscanland on 2005-02-04
RecommendI've heard a lot of buzz from this Montreal based rock band and even after one listen to You're A Woman, I'm A Machine I can see why. Death From Above 1979 is a duo consisting of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler. There is really only a bass and drums as well as some pretty frantic vocals. Metal/punk needed a shot in the arm and Death From Above 1979 have done just that. Instead of going over the top, they have pulled back a bit and concentrated on what matters, rhythm and overall feel. This debut is heavy and yet totally accessible. They do what Blood Brothers do only it is even funkier and more accessible. They borrow some elements from Queens of the Stone Age but DFA1979 is even grittier. Some of the tracks even border on the dance punk styles similar to that of Radio 4 ("Black History Month") but that isn't the main focus of the album. Instead, it's a thick bottom heavy ride that has more in common with stoner rock than anything else. The bass chugs along and gets your head bobbing in more ways than one. "Romantic Rights" is one of the groovy tracks but if you want an example of the stoner style, look no further than the instrumental "Little Girl". The guitar, er, sorry bass riff on "Blood On Our Hands" is so fresh and really makes this song stand out as one of the finest on the album. Keep your eyes out for this duo in your area. I'm betting that it's a killer live show.
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on 2006-11-20 AndyFromJersey Said:
I had listened to these guys for several months and even missed their first appearance in Philadelphia at the ultra-hip First Unitarian Church when I saw them open for a Nine Inch Nails show that I got fee admission to by chance. The first thing you notice about this band is their seemingly infinite energy. The music literally sounds like one big explosion, with wailing androgynous vocals and distortion abound. One thing that may surprise [but probably not] a casual listener is that it seems as though every single song on this album is about sex, in some form or another. This is perfectly in line with the band's general sound, which is essentially "dance, but kind of scary." The effect is an almost satirical, cock rock vibe to what is ostensibly a straight up punk band [albeit a duo featuring only a bass, synth and drum kit and a singer with a ridiculous yet awesome voice]. Incidentally, as the editorial review of this record suggests, the band has an incredible life show, matching their album flawlessly and leaving the listener asking “Why has my face been melted off through the sheer power of music?”
Rating: 7/10
