Damn
Glad, And That’s
That! (Independent release)
DG have established themselves
as a soulful rock quartet
in and around the New
York City area. Having
toured with Sevendust,
POD and Filter the band
have cut their teeth on
a diversified audience
yet retain an original
pop form. This, the bands
first CD, debuts 14 mid-tempo,
radio-friendly numbers
built on catchy melodies
and passionate delivery.
Production is crisp and
polished with a refreshing
air of spontaneity which
lends itself to the record’s
subtle quake. After listening
to the CD for a couple
weeks I’ve become
completely intoxicated
with it. The record is
a bit of a slow cooker
but by the end its on
fire. First track, “Beat
of Monotony” is
enticing enough with a
thick beat framed around
a hook chorus. But once
the band kick in with
“All Made Up”
and especially “Handrail”
- your are sold as driving
guitars and layered harmonies
draw you in. Extremely
well balanced and pulling
the most from each instrument
songs like in “Perfect
Fool”, “Just
Another Day” and
“Few Words Hold
Meaning” radiate
with swirling pop finesse
yet are anchored with
thick guitars and pounding
grooves. Just as poetic
on paper Matt Kurzban’s
silk voice embraces the
patriotic “Push
To Exit”, the acoustic-based
“Vital Signs”
and the phenomenal “Flight
Delay” with chilling
effect. The results are
quite amazing when it
all comes together and
proof once again that
indie records can blow
away the majors. No filler
all killer. Damn Glad
is that damn good!
– Todd Smith
