Defeater

So I just found out about this band around 2 weeks ago, through Anthony DiDio, on his facebook page (credit when credit is due!). I just started listening, and was thoroughly impressed. But it wasn't until I listened through the whole album 'Lost Ground' (of which you can see the cover above), while reading the lyrics that I truly started to appreciate them. The way this album is put together lyrically, and the way it tells a story of a kid who goes to war and how his life turns out after getting home with a medal of honor, is just incredible. I love it when bands within a normally pretty unsophisticated genre (such as hardcore) handle themes from the past, or when they just reflect a general knowledge, emotion and passion thats more intellectual than most other bands in the genre... Great stuff. So if you have 40 minutes to spare, be sure to get your hands on this album and listen through it from start to finish, while reading the lyrics on the side; you wont be disappointed.

Defeater – The Red, White And Blues (first track off this awesome album)

Here's the link to the myspace blog where the full lyrics for the album can be found, including the notes between the songs, that give you more perspective on the whole situation:

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=39374562&blogId=520951948

Enjoy!

Peace,

Woody