Death and the Lovers
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Death and the Lovers

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"Death and the Lovers"

Screaming? In general, thumbs up — but vocalists who roar too often risk sapping the technique of its power, much as comedians who constantly swear wind up making the word "fuck" seem about as shocking as the typical show on the ABC Family Channel.


Death and the Lovers Death and the Lovers' self-titled debut EP showcases bellowing's pros and cons. Vocalist Drummond's howling works well throughout "Three," the hyperkinetic opener, and "Horrible at Girls," an appropriately chaotic track that benefits immeasurably from the frantic interplay of his uni-monikered comrades: guitarist Jeremy, drummer Andrew and bassist Jeff. In contrast, the random AARRGGHHs he insists on wedging into the sweepingly atmospheric "Paraphrasing for Years" seem unnecessary and silly, like a temper tantrum in church — at least until the tune's appropriately turbulent conclusion, which makes scream-free offerings such as the relatively prettified "Sickness, Health" seem pedestrian in comparison.

If there's no reason to wail, clam up. Otherwise, holla.

- Westword


Discography

First album, "Sweet Nothings of a Disaster," is now available on CD with a sound enhancing self adhesive stylish moustache. Also available on iTunes and Rhapsody.

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In order to give a concise and accurate account concerning the adventures of Death and the Lovers we decided to forego the standard and sometimes pretentious band bio, i.e. Heartfelt vocals and sonic torpedo balls of annihilating guitar riffs fired at infinity miles an hour over thundering drums that threaten to implode your soul, your grandmas soul and move you into a higher tax bracket.
So for an unbiased opinion we opted to have Music talk about us.

John: First of all I just wanted to say thank you for being so bountiful throughout time and how awesome and honored I feel to meet you and conduct this short informative interview.
Music: I know.
John: Ok so when exactly did you meet Death and the Lovers and how was it?
Music: January 2005. Hot.
John: Why wasn't it until 06 that they began playing you live and writing hit songs.
Music: Because hot relationships require absolute dedication. Some tough calls were made and members had to be replaced. Because of this, guitarist Jeremy Green experienced what was to be his all time lowest birthday party attendance in '05. Soon after that cry fest I told Drummond West from Washington D.C and bass player Jeff Fawcett from San Diego to come to Denver.
John: Why them?
Music: Because they are awesome at me and would exponentially enhance Jeremy's torpedo-esque guitar riffs with their genuine creativity and TI-85 graphing calculators. A few months after recording their first full length, "Sweet Nothings of a Disaster," Ryan Kimray from Boulder, CO was recruited to compliment the bands challenging new musical direction. "Sweet Nothings" was mostly written by Jeremy before the other members were a part of the group. The current sound and experience that is DATL has already eclipsed their first release. The band finally found all of its members, and is beginning to realize its potential.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Denver rotation
The Gothic Theater; The Bluebird Theater; Three Kings Tavern; Benders Tavern; Herman's Hideaway; Larimer Lounge; Wyatt's Torch; 12 volt Tavern; Toad Tavern; The Walnut Room.
Outside of Denver: More coming soon!
Whiskey A Go Go, Los Angeles, California; Higgins Hall, Missoula, Montana; American Legion, Casper, Wyoming; Elks Lodge, Sheridan, Wyoming.
Media: Audio: "Sweet Nothings of a Disaster," Available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon,
Video: "Still Raining Reflection" Primitive Mind Productions (Release date 4/08)
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