Defeatist - Sharp Blade Sinks Deep into Dull Minds
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Defeatist know what makes good grind: ripping at Siege or Repulsion-like velocities. Their debut full-length (Willowtip, 2009) compiles all of their 7″s. Thank them for recording it all in one session, which creates a uniform sound throughout. Defeatist play meat-and-potatoes grind; there’s something comforting in their traditionalist take on the genre. From artwork to lyrics, the band doesn’t deviate far from the well-trod path. Consider the total lyrics to “No One and Nothing”: “No one and nothing / No one is safe.”
No One and NothingTerminal Existence
The secret to Defeatist is their superior musicianship. Seasoned veterans power the machine. Joel Stallings and Josh Scott made up Anodyne’s disciplined rhythm section, while Aaron Nichols hails from Kalibas. These New Yorkers tap into the rage beneath the Big Apple’s rotten renovations. (Have you been to Crown Heights, Bed Stuy, or Williamsburg?) Though not quite harnessing Defeatist’s live power, Sharp Blade captures the brute force of their beginnings.
Buy:
Amazon (CD)
Amazon (MP3)
Willowtip (CD)
John Darnielle also really likes this record.
