If you haven't heard of Daddy Lion (i doubt most of you have). Daddy Lion is and awesome indie band (when i mean indie i mean the do it yourself indie) originally from Washington, DC but now relocated in Columbia, South Carolina (because he is going to start a Ph.D. in philosophy). Jeremy Joseph is really awesome he's been considered... by NPR song of the day so yeah he's legit. His style is really special too, special in these modern times. He has a kind of "old style" take on his muisc and if he was around in the 70's he'd probably very "radical" and since he has an experimental component to his music.
In a day where old music is ignored this man breaks all stereotypes of young indie bands by being influenced by"I'm influenced by a lot of 80's post-punk stuff like Husker Du, Dinosaur Jr., Mission of Burma - and a lot of early 90's stuff like Pavement, Sebadoh. I also like 70's stuff like the Stooges and Wire. And I'm influenced by all sorts of other stuff - hip hop, jazz, techno. Lot's of influences."
Just first impression of listening to his music he sounds lo-fi and very folky. When i first talked to him he said that since i liked Panda Bear id like his music, but just listening to it i really can't see any connections to Panda Bear. Im not saying this is bad though because as you all know the "educated young music poser" would take a listen to this band and either fake liking the music just to impress his friends or he would listen to it and dissaprove of it because its "not at all like panda bear, dude" and this coming from someone who listens to panda bear i dont really see the connection. The stereotypes of panda bear fans state that they wont like "old stuff" like this and it shouldnt be compared to him because the resembelance is hard to find. Also comparing Daddy Lion to any band is very hard to do, no big shot indie band sounds exactly like him or close to him and his style is unique; its a trend-starter and really something to listen to after hearing indie-pop this and indie-pop that, sometimes humility goes a long way in music. In a way i think that Daddy Lion is too good to be compared to any band that isnt from the 1990's or earlier.
since NPR or rather Ben Westhoff summerized the lyrics and everything related heres the music side to it.
Track review:
1. Divine: Catchy acoustic giutar linned with an awesome electric in a really fast drum beat. The voice is rough quick and it has this vintage feel to it yet amazingly modern. I could call this what "was" alternative when Alternative wasn't that poular this sound like it would have come from the alternative movement that started from garage rock in the late 80's. its a great track, short, brittle, and full of enthusiasm.
2.Falling to Pieces (through with you): Nice hand picked guitar gives way to drums and orchestral sounds and a hint of electronic beats. I can see a resembelance to Interpol in his voice in here for a while. it really reminds me of some incubus experimental rock but still much better. I really like this track and i think its really great the mixture of elements of different genres gives it an awesome unique out of this world experience that only bands like radiohead acomplish. Yet he accomplishes this all on his own. He really hold that awesome badge in this song and truly derves praise for this song.
3. Just Die Young: I can hear the Pre-Grunge period of rock here. Its amazing really such solid 90's style rock and catchy, moody, harmonic with variating vocals. Pavement influences im guessing because i can hear pavement and early sonic youth in this song amazing and the solo is great. This guy really needs to be heard from his style is amazing.
4. Morning: It starts off as an acoustic song, very melancholy, and still catchy yet vibrant. Then the Electric gets involved and the song ends. Its a short song but its great even if the lyrics are sad.
5. Appearance: Where was this guy at in the late 80's? I can see connections to R.E.M. and its really calming. the guitar is superb as usual and the extra layer of electric guitar emphisizes the acoustic it doesn't take away its glory.
6. Tomorrow: Acoustic guitar start, Modern feel coming back again. reminds me of old indie bands like Broken Social Scene, Pavement, Built to Spill. Its a great song that brings back fond memories.
Download this at this site: Daddy Lion
In a day where old music is ignored this man breaks all stereotypes of young indie bands by being influenced by"I'm influenced by a lot of 80's post-punk stuff like Husker Du, Dinosaur Jr., Mission of Burma - and a lot of early 90's stuff like Pavement, Sebadoh. I also like 70's stuff like the Stooges and Wire. And I'm influenced by all sorts of other stuff - hip hop, jazz, techno. Lot's of influences."
Just first impression of listening to his music he sounds lo-fi and very folky. When i first talked to him he said that since i liked Panda Bear id like his music, but just listening to it i really can't see any connections to Panda Bear. Im not saying this is bad though because as you all know the "educated young music poser" would take a listen to this band and either fake liking the music just to impress his friends or he would listen to it and dissaprove of it because its "not at all like panda bear, dude" and this coming from someone who listens to panda bear i dont really see the connection. The stereotypes of panda bear fans state that they wont like "old stuff" like this and it shouldnt be compared to him because the resembelance is hard to find. Also comparing Daddy Lion to any band is very hard to do, no big shot indie band sounds exactly like him or close to him and his style is unique; its a trend-starter and really something to listen to after hearing indie-pop this and indie-pop that, sometimes humility goes a long way in music. In a way i think that Daddy Lion is too good to be compared to any band that isnt from the 1990's or earlier.
since NPR or rather Ben Westhoff summerized the lyrics and everything related heres the music side to it.
Track review:
1. Divine: Catchy acoustic giutar linned with an awesome electric in a really fast drum beat. The voice is rough quick and it has this vintage feel to it yet amazingly modern. I could call this what "was" alternative when Alternative wasn't that poular this sound like it would have come from the alternative movement that started from garage rock in the late 80's. its a great track, short, brittle, and full of enthusiasm.
2.Falling to Pieces (through with you): Nice hand picked guitar gives way to drums and orchestral sounds and a hint of electronic beats. I can see a resembelance to Interpol in his voice in here for a while. it really reminds me of some incubus experimental rock but still much better. I really like this track and i think its really great the mixture of elements of different genres gives it an awesome unique out of this world experience that only bands like radiohead acomplish. Yet he accomplishes this all on his own. He really hold that awesome badge in this song and truly derves praise for this song.
3. Just Die Young: I can hear the Pre-Grunge period of rock here. Its amazing really such solid 90's style rock and catchy, moody, harmonic with variating vocals. Pavement influences im guessing because i can hear pavement and early sonic youth in this song amazing and the solo is great. This guy really needs to be heard from his style is amazing.
4. Morning: It starts off as an acoustic song, very melancholy, and still catchy yet vibrant. Then the Electric gets involved and the song ends. Its a short song but its great even if the lyrics are sad.
5. Appearance: Where was this guy at in the late 80's? I can see connections to R.E.M. and its really calming. the guitar is superb as usual and the extra layer of electric guitar emphisizes the acoustic it doesn't take away its glory.
6. Tomorrow: Acoustic guitar start, Modern feel coming back again. reminds me of old indie bands like Broken Social Scene, Pavement, Built to Spill. Its a great song that brings back fond memories.
Download this at this site: Daddy Lion
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