ALBUM: Double Dagger - More

At first listen, Double Dagger's music is easy to place: Washington DC, 1992. But there is a depth to this garagey post-hardcore that goes beyond the first listen and the easy comparison to Fugazi. There's also a bit of Q and Not U in there, albeit with a bit more bass.

In fact, its all bass, but pleasingly the sound is ultimately filled by the distorted bassline or the contorted chanted vocals, coupled with the frantic drumming of a man possessed. They have more than a passing resemblance, probably through common influences, with our very own Dananananaykroyd.

Those common influences, apparently, besides The Dismemberment Plan, are clearly the discography of the world (in)famous Dischord Records, invoking the attitude of Fugazi beside the rhythm of Q and Not U.

While this album is not perfect, and other preferred bass/drum/vocal combinations are out there (See: Death From Above 1979), it is certainly somewhat of a hidden gem that fans of noise and American Indie in general should check out.

My personal favourite tracks are opener "No Allies" and the first track that I listened to "The Lies/The Truth".

7.5/10

More is out now on Thrill Jockey Records.