Double Dagger is a three-piece band from Baltimore, and holy bejesus, they are loud. Lacking a guitar, they choose to crank the bass up so loud that it doesn't even matter, its colorful, forceful melodies weaving sloppily together through the drums and along with singer Nolen Strals’ vengeful social commentary and self-canonizing lyrics.
The bass only setup may seem gimmicky, though it’s anything but. On More (As in Balti-More, yeah?) the band comes out with their strongest set of songs yet, using understatement and restraint before exploding into thrashing punk songs. The melodies don’t jump right out at you, at times requiring multiple listens, but when they hit your ears it is certainly worth it. The notable exception is centerpiece “The Lie/The Truth”, in which Future Islands singer Sam Herring contrasts Strals’ talk singing with the most beautiful chorus on the record.
I’ve always heard bands claim Fugazi as a huge influence but never heard one that sounds nearly as powerful and important as this one. Both bands’ powerful sounds are as well suited for the dance floor as the mosh pit, and shit, Strals and MacKaye even share the same haircut. This is the best album I’ve heard this year.
Genres: Post-punk, Punk, Rock
Link: http://www.mediafire.com(slash)?c4qjtdgjzgo
Thanks, Brooks, for filling in for yesterday! Sorry I missed it, you guys. Also, whoever downloaded that Watain album (yeah, only one of you did), you're awesome for just trying it out.
Just a reminder, you guys, to download an album just change the (SLASH) into a blackslash and, also, be sure to get anything that sounds interesting. This music is free, no strings attached. Just enjoy!
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