Do you remember your first experiences of listening to heavy metal bands as a young teenager, and the deliciousness of that initial rebellion? It didn’t matter which band you were listening to, as long as their music was simultaneously deafening and quiet. Give me some soaring guitars and some slow vocals and I’ll be happy. Well, now that you’re all grown up, are you nostalgic for that kind of music? Because listening to Wrecking Ball is like taking a trip down memory lane. The 2008 release evokes memories of how freeing music used to be, and still is, if we allow it. Dead Confederate has been compared to Nirvana and other grunge bands of the 90’s, which is somewhat valid, but know that those comparisons are attempting to simplify a sound that is definitely not simple. Their debut record is anything but boring, even though eclecticism is not their forte. Their songs are drawn out, assuring you that each note, each lyric is deliberate and closely crafted. “The News Underneath” will fare well with Zeppelin fans and their first single “The Rat” is sure to garner people’s attention to this talented band. It sure worked for me. Damn fine record.
3.5/5
Visit the Athens, GA based band on MYSPACE for tour dates and other fun stuff.
Dead Confederate – The Rat [mp3]
Dead Confederate – The News Underneath [mp3]
Dead Confederate – Wrecking Ball [mp3]
I highly recommend that you watch the following performance, it's ace.
(I had previously posted about it HERE)
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