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| Pitchfork |
 Best known as a spirited live band, Dead Confederate have grown and developed the old-fashioned way: They toured with some veteran acts and took copious notes. After releasing their debut in 2008, the Athens group did a stint opening for Dinosaur Jr. and the Meat Puppets, an apprenticeship that, for better or for worse, is evident on their sophomore album, Sugar. The guitars sound both sharper and muddier, the rhythm section condensed into a thunderous union, the vocals of Hardy Morris and Brantley Senn more prominent. In general, they sound more purposeful than ever, thanks to producer John Agnello, who has worked with Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, and the Hold Steady.With Agnello at the helm, Dead Confederate come across as more capable, more professional-- in other words, not very exciting. Their music sounds calculated, at times lifeless. Senn is more of a presence here, trading vocal and songwriting duties with Morris, and the push and pull between them creates intriguing transitions and expands their range. Opener "In the Dark" recalls fellow Athenians the Whigs in its relatively upbeat cadence, and its swirling organ leads seamlessly into "Run From the Gun", which contains the album's strongest hook and Morris' best vocal performance. His strangely textured, androgynous voice is one of the band's most distinctive sounds, especially now that he's not straining for maximum angst. He shows some restraint on "Father Figure", an otherwise aimless track that channels Gish-era Smashing Pumpkins, and attempts some high-flying acrobatics on "By Design", soaring into his falsetto on the chorus....full text |
| Eburban |
| The new album, Sugar, by Dead Confederate proves that the band has the ability to create full sounding guitar bashed rock music. Hailing from Georgia, they’ve taken the old rock and roll influences of the area and created a new version of the style with an edgier sound. “Run from the Gun” is a great track with an intro that just makes you want to hear more. And then there’s the chorus, which is one of the catchiest elements on the album. However the lyrics are very sombre and appear to tell the tale of a bad relationship and the feelings of finally walking away. Another highlight has to be “Shocked To Realize,” with its jittery guitar riffs that give the track an uneasy feel. But Hardy Morris’ voice smooths down the rough tone and makes the track work....full text |
| Khailtamasha |
| Tracklist: 1. In the Dark 2. Run From the Gun (w/Ben Wigler) 3. Father Figure 4. Quiet Kid 5. By Design 6. Mob Scene 7. Semi-Thought 8. Giving It All Away (w/ J Mascis) 9. Sugar 10. Shocked to Realize...full text |
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