I really really really like the latest album from Bloomington, IN's Defiance, Ohio. They are a great and unique find within the current folk-punk scene if you like that sorta thing. Leaning a little more towards folk than punk, they use an impressive array of instrumentation including banjo, violin, cello, harmonica, acoustic guitars, as well as male and female vocals to create a powerful barrage of sound that is also (at times) damn catchy.
Defiance, Ohio (like a lot of punk bands) sings with a lot of DIY spirit and about their left-leaning political views, but rather than just cranking the amps (like a lot of punk bands) the band shows they know how to slow things down to let the little details bleed through. Their latest album The Great Depression is filled with anti-capitalism and anti-government (the current President at least) themes that are both heartfelt and passionate. They are rough little lo-fi ditties that feed the riotous mechanism of change deep inside all of our bellies.
The band stays true to their message and is offering a free download of The Great Depression from their website, but you really should pick up a hard copy for yourself. It is out now on No Idea Records while some of their earlier records are available on Plan-It-X. RIYL: This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb, Operation Cliff Clavin, Matt Pond PA, etc...
MP3 | Defiance, Ohio - Oh, Susquehanna! The Great Depression
MP3 | Defiance, Ohio - The New World Order The Great Depression
MP3 | Defiance, Ohio - Calling Old Friends The Great Depression
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richrd lives with BZ in bloomington. she is so nice! all those kids are nice!
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