death from above 1979
you're a woman, i'm a machine
"We wanted our band to be like an elephant in your living room"
-Jesse F. Keeler
This sums up everything you need to know about Death From Above. The band, which tagged "1979" to the end of their name to avoid legal action from DFA records, is comprised of two guys and three voices with the aid of the occasional synth. Their entire shtick is bloodcurdling screaming, overdriven bass, and frenetic drumming. And perhaps because rather than despite this, they have created a great dance album with its roots and message dripping with punk rock intensity and attitude. Good shtick indeed.
The sound does not vary much in the course of this album, as may be guessed by the available sonic palette. This is not a problem, as the duo turn in a tight riveting set that never plays long enough to get boring, in fact they burn through 11 tracks in 34 minutes. This album is all about the rhythm and groove, and is a popular choice for a large party in full swing.
The riffs are delivered fast and furious, and the album is only broken up by a curiously captivating sombre workout Black History Month. Every other track rushes at breakneck speed and hammers hard. You will feel this one in your rump, and will find it difficult to keep your feet still.
Any song on this album would do well to punctuate an energy mixtape, and the album as a whole is great for cranking in your car stereo and putting the fear of god in the elderly walking down main street. Bookended by two macabre piano samples, this album is half an hour of some of the heaviest, grooviest, aggressive yet fun music I have heard in a while. Highly recommended.
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