Death To The Details

Music:

Member Since: 21/04/2008
Band Members: The Rhythm: J.R.D.
The Low End: J.T.O.
The Strums: B.R.
The Howls: B.A.O.
Influences: RADIOS:
WKNC 88.1: , WCOM 103.5: , WXDU 88.7: , WXYC 89.3: , WSOE 89.3: , WASU 90.5: & WUNC 91.5:

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The Independent Weekly:
(Chris Parker)
The compelling blend of steely angularity and colorful melody of Triangle trio Death to the Details suggests one of architect Frank Gehry's gleaming, cornerless creations: Despite the varied angles and assorted odd constituent shapes, everything seems to flow together seamlessly. The jagged imprint of D.C. post-punks like Jawbox pops up frequently, though the malevolent strut of " Black Rover: " and churning squall of " Fifth Gear Fronter: " recall Chicago punks Naked Raygun and Breaking Circus, respectively. But for every bit of storm, there's an equally impressive downbeat drift, like that of " Autumn: " or the textured jangle of high school recollections in " Breezeways and Snow Days: ." It all fits.

The words shaping the songs from beneath work, too. Brian Overington paints dense figural stories with smart rhymes: " Twenty Something Miles: " employs travel metaphors and an image of a hospital ward as a springboard for contemplating family. The somber " Resurgam: " recounts a friend's suicide: "The trouble with being so smart was your demons were just as bright."

If you're looking for a piddling complaint, these 10 tracks—devoid of a dud as they are—don't offer one particularly galvanizing track. It's hard, though, to quibble with such a well-built debut.

The Daily Tar Heel:
(Jordan Lawrence)
"...intricately constructed, catchy attacks of hot guitars and insightful lines.

“ Twenty Something Miles: ” uses a tumultuous rhythm and a guitar line with the torrential power of a waterfall to give vigor to Brian Overington’s laundry list of regrets.

“ Lessons in Animation: ” beautifully uses a call-to-arms guitar riff and lines such as “I’m a Saturday-morning cartoon that never seems to last past noon,” to set up for a fist-pumping chorus. It’s an irresistible argument for leaving behind the small details in life in the interest of utilizing our brief time on earth."

Independent Weekly:
(Chris Parker)
"Death to the Details offer bright ringing, harmony-enriched power pop that suggest the Posies and Teenage Fan Club."

Independent Weekly:
(Chris Parker)
"This Durham trio blends post-punk churn with melodic finesse and harmonies for chewy, muscular shimmer."
Record Label: Power Triangle Records
Type of Label: Unsigned