Dance Lazarus Dance – Lies

...they wrote Dance twice for a reason

Since I am not Glaswegian or Glasgow based, there will be a sense of bitterness throughout this article.

Scotland’s largest city has churned out talent throughout 2008, like some sort of Taylorist factory for creativity. The newest product, ‘Dance Lazarus Dance’, are penetrating a genre littered with otiose fashionistas who seem to regard cutting edge clothing as musical ability. But their blistering electro punk that has cemented them as real conveyors of a corrupt sound.

Whether the mention of ‘Lazarus’ is of biblical, medical or scientific reference, the Lies EP confirms that they wrote ‘Dance’ twice for a reason. The Glasgow-tinged brogue on the vocals of ‘Take That Jesus’ adds authenticity to a track that sounds like the ‘Foals’ dipped in a cauldron of 90’s dance. Where ‘Faxing me, Faxing’ you lacks the electro thrash of fellow tracks it promotes the punk qualities of DLD, and the title will no doubt crack a smile from closet ‘Abba’ fans.

The live performances of DLD has resulted in a steadfast fan base including infamous producer Geoff Allan (Mogwai, Arab Strap, Belle & Sebastian). It was Allan himself who polished the tracks of Lies in the legendary Glasgow Cava Studios. His production expertise is prominent in ‘Team Boombox’ as he accentuates the energy of the track with the seemingly home-made intro and forefront impact of the guitars.

The Lies EP will be subject to an October 3rd launch party at Oran Mor, Glasgow. Then swiftly followed by the official release on October 6th via download and limited CD supply.

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