Death From Above 1979 - Heads Up
Record Label: Ache Records, Last Gang
Release Date: December 15, 2002
Who?
A now split-up Canadian dance-punk duo who re-issued this EP after the success of their debut album You're a Woman, I'm a Machine. The duo consisted of Sebastien Grainger providing lead vocals and drums and Jesse F. Keeler on bass (and
sometimes synths). They released a studio album, remix album, and another EP before calling it quits in 2006.
How is it?
Heads Up is a gritty, energetic, and addictive EP that is much more than a promising debut. Their heavy metal influenced
dance-punk never slows down or loses its punch. The songs are fast and raw, yet really catchy, a balance that very few
bands attain. And while the EP is full of originality, the drum and bass duo smartly keeps things simple and never risk
over-complicating anything. Every aspect of this EP feels like it belongs, and despite the experimenting, it feels extremely
cohesive. Sebastien Grainger fits their style perfectly both vocally and lyrically, focusing on what’s best about the duo's
music: being catchy, raw, and simple.
Heads Up is the perfect EP. It’s original, very entertaining, and leaves you no reason to complain; all in about thirteen
minutes.
I had to laugh at the name of the duo because "1979" and "Death From Above" are both Smashing Pumpkins songs, although "Death From Above" was apparently released after this
I had to laugh at the name of the duo because "1979" and "Death From Above" are both Smashing Pumpkins songs, although "Death From Above" was apparently released after this
haha yeah i noticed that too, strange that "death from above" was released after though, just some crazy coincidence i guess.
actually, i think after reading this it put in a pumpkins mood :D i'll definatly be listening to that today
yeah :/ it sucks so many great bands break up, hopefully they get back together one day. its not like they have to have a whole bunch of members agree on it or anything
yeah :/ it sucks so many great bands break up, hopefully they get back together one day. its not like they have to have a whole bunch of members agree on it or anything
true that. at least we got mstrkrft, who are too legit to quit!
I miss the shit out of this band. Sparkle Is A Diamond should create a supergroup with them so those two mini-bands have a solid amount of members and make music again
I miss the shit out of this band. Sparkle Is A Diamond should create a supergroup with them so those two mini-bands have a solid amount of members and make music again
Me too :/
And who's Sparkle Is A Diamond? I'll check 'em out
yeah :/ it sucks so many great bands break up, hopefully they get back together one day. its not like they have to have a whole bunch of members agree on it or anything
I know right?! as cities burn is like a hugeeeee influence on me, and they're not even together anymore! wtf?
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