The Faint – Danse Macabre (LP Vinyl)
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Omaha's own The Faint dropped *Danse Macabre* in 2001 at a pivotal moment, helping pull post-punk's darkest instincts onto the dance floor before that move became fashionable. This 2019 reissue from Saddle Creek, the label that also nurtured Bright Eyes and Cursive, offers a chance to revisit the album on wax the way it was meant to be heard, bass frequencies intact and all the way up.
Do you remember a time before the words “dance” and “rock” were linked by a hyphen and the synthesized sounds of the ’80s were a regular part of the modern musical landscape? The members of The Faint do, because they were there when it started to happen. In fact, you could even say they’re one of the main reasons it happened at all. The Faint's third full-length is filled with lyrics of death, betrayal, parlyzations, and murder. The 'macabre' subject matter is easily forgotten as Todd and Jacob's keyboards overdrive the vocals with hooky, synth lines, in addition to the ferocious drum machines, spastic outbursts of noise, and edgy tension that will have you shaking out to the dance floor. And if you have an opportunity to see them live, don't miss out. "With the band tossing about wildly amongst an array of bright, ashing lights and smoke machines, while nearly encircled by equipment, their live show is a must see." Or as Spin.com put it, "If you have never seen the Faint live, well, you're lame."
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
UPC: 648401029017
Label: Saddle Creek
Release Date: 3.22.19
Format: LP Vinyl