Dead Confederate

Dead Confederate http://do512.com/band/dead-confederate http://do512.com/band/dead-confederate.xml Dead Confederate is an alternative rock band which formed in Athens, Georgia, United States in 2006. The band consists of Hardy Morris (vocals, guitars), Walker Howle (guitar), John Watkins (keyboards), Brantley Senn (bass) and Jason Scarboro (drums). The band released their debut album, "Wrecking Ball" on September 16, 2008 on Razor & Tie and The Artists Organization. The album includes the single "The Rat". Though the band is pinned as producing the same kind of indie rock aesthetic à la My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses, Dead Confederate dabbles in darker shades than their compared predecessors. From the raspy, unrestrained shrieks of "The Rat" and the psychedelic guitar wail on the vivid "Tortured Artist Saint" to the intimate acoustic layers of "Memorial Day Night," Dead Conferdate echo the Drive-By Truckers' bittersweet southern rock angst with the smoke-heavy swagger of the Black Angels. Although southern Civil War soldiers may remain six feet under, Dead Confederate's sincere versatility drives home that rock'n'roll is damn well alive and kicking. [Portions of text above (c) Spin.com] <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dead+Confederate" target="_blank">Listen at Last.fm</a> deadconfederate http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/99063/m_d1daefd16c43c2db0cead7043c8d198c_poster.jpg 38403525 http://www.myspace.com/deadconfederate Athens, GA http://www.deadconfederate.com pKU-ocRdQeY Ultimately, though, Dead Confederate's alt-country/grunge hybrid doesn't just feel like a compelling debut, it feels like a compelling new genre. <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/deadconfederate/wreckingball">more at www.metacritic.com</a> Perhaps it's the fiery drawl and breathy croaks of frontman Hardy Morris. Maybe it's the painstaking, angst-ridden lyrics. It could be the boisterous jolts of the guitars and drums. Whatever it is, Dead Confederate has been drawing comparisons to Nirvana. <a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/11/band-of-the-week-dead-confederate.html">more at www.pastemagazine.com</a> Dead Confederate play exactly the kind of music a band called Dead Confederate should -- sluggish, sorrowful, searing, and Southern in virtually all the right ways. <a href="http://www.spin.com/reviews/dead-confederate-wrecking-ball-artists-organization">more at www.spin.com</a> Southern rock sure ain't what it used to be. Rocking harder than MMJ or Band of Horses, this droning, young Athens, Ga.-based fivepiece has teamed up with Austin producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon) for their forthcoming album. Tracks from their self-titled EP – "Get Out" and "Tortured Artist Saint" – rattle molars, while the message couldn't be any bleaker. – Dan Oko A little psychedelic southern rock style lined with whiff of Kurt Cobain in his early years is the taste I get.<a href="http://www.sonicitchmusic.com/?s=dead+confederate">more at sonicitchmusic.com</a> MetaCritic Ultimately, though, Dead Confederate's alt-country/grunge hybrid doesn't just feel like a compelling debut, it feels like a compelling new genre. <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/deadconfederate/wreckingball">more at www.metacritic.com</a> PasteMagazine Perhaps it's the fiery drawl and breathy croaks of frontman Hardy Morris. Maybe it's the painstaking, angst-ridden lyrics. It could be the boisterous jolts of the guitars and drums. Whatever it is, Dead Confederate has been drawing comparisons to Nirvana. <a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/11/band-of-the-week-dead-confederate.html">more at www.pastemagazine.com</a> SpinMagazine Dead Confederate play exactly the kind of music a band called Dead Confederate should -- sluggish, sorrowful, searing, and Southern in virtually all the right ways. <a href="http://www.spin.com/reviews/dead-confederate-wrecking-ball-artists-organization">more at www.spin.com</a> AustinChronicle Southern rock sure ain't what it used to be. Rocking harder than MMJ or Band of Horses, this droning, young Athens, Ga.-based fivepiece has teamed up with Austin producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon) for their forthcoming album. Tracks from their self-titled EP – "Get Out" and "Tortured Artist Saint" – rattle molars, while the message couldn't be any bleaker. – Dan Oko sonicitchmusic A little psychedelic southern rock style lined with whiff of Kurt Cobain in his early years is the taste I get.<a href="http://www.sonicitchmusic.com/?s=dead+confederate">more at sonicitchmusic.com</a>