All I can say about this week's track is that I love this band and this song. There are a myriad of great bass/drum duos all with different personalities, and I like most of them (being a bass player myself). Death From Above 1979 is one of those who really stand out for me. I love their ability to mix the heaviness, groove, and power to defy genre and create music that makes you want to move.
This week's track "Holy Books" is the closing track from their 2017 album Outrage! Is Now, one of my favorite records from that year. It's a great example of their range and ability to change gears from heavy to delicate with a short piano interlude in the middle, and back to full bore. I also love that the drummer sings while somehow laying the foundation in not a mellow or simple manner in this band while the bass and sometimes synth bulldozes the listener in the best way possible.
As always, turn it up LOUD!
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About The Curator - Danny Gordon
Danny's love affair with music started around the time he could walk. He spent countless hours in front of the record player going through his parents collection and experimented with playing violin, piano, and guitar before finding his voice on the bass in his teens.
Danny began playing in local bands in Los Angeles while studying music, eventually landing at Berklee College of Music in 1998. Following his graduation in 2001 Danny returned home and continued his career as a recording and touring bassist, most notably working with former STP singer Scott Weiland.
Danny continues to stay active in the local scene and is a devoted father teaching his children about the music he loves.
