Black Eyes

6.15.2010


I would consider this group to be one of Dischord's most interesting signs. Dischord has a few bands that just do not seem to fit in with most of the other bands coming out of DC at the time but Black Eyes would have to be the biggest misfit in the group, that I know of. Though they were active later than much of the Dischord catalog existing from 2001 to 2004.

Dual vocalists, two full drum kits, and a multitude of other experimental instruments. They really effectively pull Jazz influence with Punk. Relaxed bass riffs with very jazzy drums matched with shouty vocals being sung and a guitar scratching and using feedback rather than creating rhythm for most of the songs.
Overall the project is extremely vocal driven with both vocalists providing the rhythm structure for a lot of the songs along with the occasional use of synth and other instruments.

I chose their "self-titled" debut album rather than the following full-length "Cough" since it still borders more of the punk attitude rather than the jazz, but if you're into more of the experimental horn-section stuff definitely check out their album "Cough"

Personal favorite track: "Deformative"

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