By: frohsinn "master gardner!"

frohsinn "master gardner!" — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:59:34 +0000

i love this cd!! i think this cd is so good!! it is in my opinion better that the first two the lyrics are really good and some are really sweet.

By: Guitarguy

Guitarguy — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:44:21 +0000

An Excellent release from an Excellent band Dance Gavin Dance is a very unique band, and their latest release proves it. I had first heard of this band when I was going through iTunes looking for new artists to fill up my rather empty music selection. From the first time I heard the thirty second preview of And I Told Them I Invented Times New Romans, I was hooked. The catchy guitar riffs over the Impressive drums and the outstanding vocals of Jonny Craig and the screams of the talented Jon Mess on top of it all gave me chills. But that was over a year ago, now they have a new, and equally talented singer, Kurt Travis, and their screams have been replaced by lead guitarist, Will Swan, as well as other replacements in the band. As a matter of fact, the only original band members that are left are Swan and the drummer, Matt Mingus. And with new members, subsequently came a new sound. Happiness starts off with a powerful song, and it sets the tone for the five songs that follow, Tree Village. The tune starts off with a catchy guitar riff which Kurt starts singing over with such grace as a majestic butterfly. Then the song immediately picks up pace and stays that way for, for the most part, until the intense conclusion. Lyrically, it’s the albums best, with powerful lines such as “All the trees, all the birds, all of this thing called life. I’d stake it all for forty acres and a trophy wife/ Dust gathers on the books that contain our past, and we’re but peons in this circuit built by time to last.” After Tree Village, an equally impressive, NASA begins. Starting and ending strong this is one of the bands greatest accomplishments yet. Afterwards is the fun I’m Down With Brown Town, which goes to show that the band can keep the fast pacing of the first two songs and simultaneously slow it down a little. Next in line is possibly the best song on the record. Carl Barker starts off with a funky riff and immediately runs into an equally funky verse. The song is also home to the catchiest chorus of the album. The title track is a great way to slow the album down, with light verses and a lyrical theme through out the whole song, (most DGD fans know their lyrics to be a little all over the place) the song shines. By far the trippiest tune by the band, Self-Trepanation, is a gem that sets the tone for the three songs that lie ahead. Strawberry Swisher Pt 1. is a very weird song. With lyrics that could be the cheesiest I’ve ever heard, but still the DGD signature creativity shines in some parts of the song. Don’t Tell Dave is a funky tune that will have you dancing your a** off before it’s over. The second establishment in the Strawberry Swisher series is the weakest song on the record, but in no way am I not impressed by it. Then the record ends with a bang with the extremely catchy as well as epic, Powder to the People. This is Dance Gavin Dance’s most creative piece yet and I definitely recommend it. From start to finish, Happiness is a roller coaster ride of musical thrills.Breakdown:+ Extremely creative+ Impressive, and equally catchy guitar riffs are found in each on of the records 10 songs+ Great vocal work. From Kurts majestic butterfly-ness to Will Swan’s slightly deeper screams.+ Lyrics- Lyrics range from impressive to just stupid.Key songs: Carl Barker, NASA, Self-Trepanation

By: Hannah Cooper "Hannah"

Hannah Cooper "Hannah" — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:13:40 +0000

UNBELIEVEABLE Of MY oppinion….. this is the best album from Dance Gavin Dance. I have been waiting for this. There is not one track on this album that I do not love.If you like DGD, you will LOVE this album.Great guitar, great vocals, all around GREAT music.

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By: frohsinn "master gardner!"

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By: Hannah Cooper "Hannah"