Decahedron
Disconnection Imminent
Lovitt (2004)
On Decahedron's debut full-length, the Lovitt Records darlings set out to prove that the D.C. sound is alive and well in 2004. Characterized by edgy, angular sonics and accompanied by lyrical messages of a distinct political and social slant, Decahedron is very much akin to the D.C. sound that broke onto the national scene in the late 80's with bands such as Fugazi and Jawbox and the DIY-minded Dischord Records imprint. By the mid-nineties most of these bands had reached the end of their terms and began to disband and/or form new projects, but the music and ethics of this movement survived in the form of groups such as the Dismemberment Plan and Decahedron predecessors, Frodus. Frodus called it quits in 1999, but not before recording their swan song (or songs), And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea. Their final album was a critical success, but many of their loyal followers mourned their passing. The past few years have seen a couple of discs full of live and rare material released to ensure that the band and it's message were not forgotten as the foundation of Frodus dissolved, reformed, and evolved. To the fans that waited them out, this … Read more
With Honor
Heart Means Everything
Stillborn (2004)
You know those stickers that they put on the front of CD's that say "For Fans Of.." or "Featuring the … Read more
Iron and Wine
Our Endless Numbered Days
Sub Pop (2004)
Recently, I've made a pact with myself to never again purchase an album with an oxy-moronic title. This is due … Read more
Fall Out Boy
Take This to Your Grave
Fueled By Ramen (2003)
Breathing new life into an otherwise stale genre is a difficult task to undertake, but on Fall Out Boy's first … Read more
Les Savy Fav
Inches
French Kiss (2004)
Dear Tim Harrington, I don't know if you remember, but when you played at the Great American Music Hall the … Read more
