Decadence:Head Automatica

Title: Decadence

Label: WB

Genre: PARTY ROCK

Rating: 6 of 7

I have been waiting for this album for almost two years, when I first read about Daryl Palumbo’s new project collaborating with Dan the Automator. Palumbo, of course, is the former frontman of the fantastic Long Island hardcore group Glassjaw, and Dan the Automator, or as his mother knows him, Dan Nakamura, is well known for his producing and beat making, especially for the Gorillaz and Handsome Boy Modeling School. Together they have created one of the most exciting and fun albums to come out in a long time (which is not too hard since everything these days music is so serious and angst-ridden). Palumbo’s dynamic and energetic vocals are matched by a slew of upbeat musical styles including cock-rock, funk, new wave, electronica and garage. Each song is an all out party, and really only deserves to be played at max volume with a large group of old skool new wave dancers sported in sleek, hot colored suits with greasy hair. The album sounds is if it was recorded live thanks to the crisp production and Palumbo’s supporting cast, including Glassjaw drummer Larry Gorman. My only beef with the record is that they cut out a lot of the slower, reggae-tinged songs that were on the various early recordings that I heard. Overall this is the best upbeat and fun album I have heard in a damn long time and should be played non-stop until it goes out of rotation. Also keep an eye out for the next project which includes El-P and Cage Kennylz, under the moniker Cardboard City.

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