November 3, 2009

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CLOAK/DAGGER "LOST ART" LP/CD/DIGITAL RELEASED TODAY


CD/LP | Jade Tree MP3 | | Amazon MP3


Tracklist
1. Billions Millions
2. Dead Idols
3. Don’t Need A (MP3)
4. Broken Wrists
5. Deathbed Rebels
6. Eyes On The Wall
7. Same Old Story
8. Dead Town Beat
9. Lower Eastada
10. In My Orbit
11. Fast Food Dream
12. Lost Art
13. Tragic Sleep

Is it punk? Hardcore? Garage? Make up your own mind about Cloak/Dagger’s latest full-length, Lost Art.

Colin Barth’s winding guitars juggle melody, punch and vitriol on par with the Avengers, John Reis, Mission of Burma and Greg Ginn. Play it loud on tracks such as “Deathbed Rebels” that push the punk envelope a bit further with frenzied, circle-pit fodder reminiscent of the Circle Jerks and Big Boys.

Underneath, snaking rolls of bass drive the proceedings with the flawless percussive thrust of the Ramones, Hot Snakes and bygone Boston hardcore heroes F.U.s, Jerry’s Kids. Over this Jason Mazzola distinguishes the band with a full, arching tenor that’s more bellow than scream. Mazzola’s delivery and lyrics shine especially on numbers like “Lower Eastada” and “Dead Idols,” where the band’s punk ‘n roll swagger takes over (think more Johnny Thunders, less Ray Cappo). After listening to Lost Art, you won’t be worried about categorizing the band, only when they go back on tour.

Lost Artis out out now on CD, LP and as a digital download. Each LP includes a coupon allowing a download of the songs in MP3 format. All formats are now available for purchase in the Jade Tree Store as well as fine record stores and digital music services everywhere.

The band just returned from The Fest 8 in Gainesville where they played to a sold out crowd on Halloween (check out Jason's Rollins costume).

Upcoming Dates:
11/28/2009 Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter (was Nanci Raygun)
12/19/2009 Richmond, VA @ Gallery 5

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