I went down to the local record store and picked up myself the newest release from Death From Above 1979’s drummer/singer Sebastien Grainger. I actually got to see him play live here in Montreal, although I spent the entire set trying to recall where I remembered his name from. The show was great and the band really exceeded my expectations, so when I saw the record I knew I had to have it.
The record is on Saddle Creek, is on 180 gram vinyl and comes with a plastic card that permits you download a digital version of the release for your portable music player. I must say that I am rather impressed by the overall quality of the release. Usually when you buy an album, that is usually the last thing to go through your head, however of all my recent vinyl aquisitions, this is probably the best. This is a full 180 gram piece of vinyl, it’s heavy, thick and without much of a warp, it sounds great.
Overall, the album is great. Way more laidback than DFA 1979, but still very catchy and meaningful. I realize this is a super weak review, originally I wanted to write something more substantial, but halfway through the last sentance I started feeling woozy. Maybe I’ll drop something better later…
4 stars out of 5.
