Label: Atlantic
Released: Oct 26, 2004 |
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by Chris Polansky |
Death From Above 1979 is like a metal-head getting in the middle of the dance-floor at a hipster party. I’m talking long hair and sweat flying everywhere, soaking every thrift store shirt in sight. Then, as everyone stands around open-mouthed and unable to act, he leaves the party with three of their girlfriends.
This Canadian bass and drums (and occasional synth) duo plays dance-inflicted metal, or vice versa, depending on your preference. Either way, it’s catchy as hell and is sure to attract fans of both genres.
“Romantic Rights” is the obvious single and contains lines like, “I know you love me / you don’t know what you like” sung with the uttermost confidence. The chorus of, “I don’t need you / I want you” will be permanently ingrained in your memory once you hear it. “Pull Out” is a self-explanatory two-minute blast of sex that has dual screaming reminiscent of the Blood Brothers. The closer, “Sexy Results” is a laid-back dance-punk number complete with sleazetastic synths.
You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine isn’t ALL sexual come-ons and smooth one-liners, though. The title track shows that metal dudes have feelings, too: “Now that it’s over I love you more and more.”
DFA1979 have done an excellent job of turning noise-rock into dance-rock. You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine is nothing groundbreaking, but their danceable blend of The Stooges and Black Sabbath is undeniably fun. I’ll take this over all the hyped dance-punk bands (*cough* franzferdinandblocpartykillers *cough*) any day.
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