Power:Q and Not U

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Power
Label: Dischord

Genre: off-axis dance punk

Rating: 8.4 of 10

Q and not U, the DC/Dischord band that brilliantly creates catchy yet off-axis rock songs, has returned with their third full-length, Power. This album resembles No Kill No Beep Beep a lot more than Different Damage, except for the fact that it is made for the dancefloor rather than your headphones. In the regular Q and not U style, each song is a combination of an upbeat drum pattern, catchy, repetitive guitar and bass lines and the enigmatic shared vocals from the entire band (and on some parts large groups of people). While the innovative instrumentation that was utilized so much in Different Damage still remains, there is a lot more emphasis on keyboards (and I especially like the inclusion of the jazz flute). The vocals have also kicked it up an octave; on some songs they almost resemble the Bee Gees. The biggest difference I hear in the sound since their last release is less of a dub influence, and more of a dancehall and funk vibe (similar to fellow Dischord-ians El Guapo). Apparently they caught the dance bug that is spreading the nation. This is an amazingly fun release, and has kept my love for Q and not U and Dischord beating.