There has been a lot of controversy involving Dance Gavin Dance clean singer, Johnny Craig lately, but that still hasn't stopped me from listening to DGD's new material. Hearing that DGD was going to make a CD with the original line-up, minus guitarist Sean O'Sullivan, I became excited. I really enjoyed the CD Downtown Battle Mountain and was really bummed when I learned that that particular line-up was only together for one full length. But that still didn't stop me from listening to DGD's other releases. After giving some of those songs a quality listen, I yearned for the old group back, and to my luck, they have finally reunited and made Downtown Battle Mountain II. Although it hasn't been released yet (March 8) I have heard a couple songs and like the song "Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex" as this weeks song of the week.
One of the greatest things about DGD is there contrast between singer Johnny Craig and screamer Jon Mess. Although Mess isn't my favorite screamer, his voice greatly contrasts Craig's and really adds a lot to the song. The other funny thing involving the vocals is that I really love how Craig can really belt out his vocals and has done so in the past, but takes a more conservative approach to these recordings. Thoroughly enjoying his belted out vocals, I didn't think I could enjoy these conservative vocals, but they really work well in the songs. As far as the music is concerned, it is oddly enjoyable. Combined with the dual tandem of vocals, the music can be almost confusing at times with a lot of different elements going on. A lot of the time both guitars are playing totally different riffs that don't match up sonically, but mesh well together. The rhythm section is also very complex but works really well. The bass doesn't seem to really follow any instrument in particular, creating its own rhythmic section that corresponds to the drums, which are all over the place.
The thing that makes this song so great is the fact that even though there is a lot of different things going on in one song, they all seem to find a way to mesh up together, something that DGD has always been good at. Even though the fate of the current line-up is in jeopardy, with vocalist Johnny Craig recently checking into rehab, I am really hoping for the best for these guys. They are a really great band and this new CD will hopefully reflect that the original line-up of DGD still has it in them. Posted below is the song of the week "Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex," give it a listen and let me know what you think. And you really like it you can always pre-order the CD like i did. Don't forget that comments are allowed on this blog, so feel free to post your thoughts, feelings or opinions.
Dance Gavin Dance "Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex"
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