Double
Negative- Daydreamnation LP review
80s-style hardcore with decent
production value and a subtle garage influence that might not be noticed
live. At times, the guitar almost sounds
like the Bill Bondsmen in its jammy, psychedelic effects- don’t be mistaken,
though- this record is that same higher-pitched, take-no-shit, need for speed
hardcore punk that seemed like it was dead until about ten years ago. The only thing separating this band from the
classic 80s bands is age (the band’s age, not the age of the members, oddly
enough), the higher quality of the recording sound, and the fact that the
members happen to also be very competent at playing their instruments (it’s for
the better- talent can go a long way, even in traditionally low to no-talent
hardcore). The singer has a distant,
half-vacant, nasant snot-filled shout to his voice, and even though the band
has now changed vocalists, this is not too removed from the band’s sound
now. In short, if one wanted to introduce
and older, more intelligent person to hardcore punk, this would be the place to
start, because despite the simplicity of the songs, there is an underlying
complexity to them that people who like less brutish music will enjoy. There’s something to like for everyone,
though fans of early-era hardcore and weird psychedelic and garage sounds will
be the most pleased with this. Not
essential, but definitely worthwhile.
-Aunty Social
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