Deadeye – Web review

Writing reviews for bands based on their Myspace music is quite difficult. The artwork and packaging of a CD/Vinyl can give the listener an idea of who they are and their intentions. On the other hand, it doesn’t matter all that much. A band’s Myspace page can almost replace the album (without the good feeling of actually holding the music.) So, I introduce the Portland, Oregon band Deadeye.

I had heard of these guys around town hitting up the usual punk rock circuit of the Tonic Lounge and Satyricon, and I think my old band might have played with these dudes… but never had the opportunity to listen to them.

Comprised of members from all over the country and ages (their old singer was a 50 year old Scott), these guys definitely get some blood flowing in a more scaled back, faster idea of Fugazi meets throwback punk. At times the singer sounds a bit like the singer from the Strokes, but that might be due to the production of the vocals.

The songs on their page all sound like they were recorded in a basement with a four-track, but I think that it works very well. I am so sick of hearing loud rock bands with over-compressed guitars and Bonham drums. One track in particular, “Off the Rail” has a great intro bassline and wicked loud guitar lines. The first track on their page titled “Reminder” lacks a serious melodic line, which I am always a sucker for, but the effects-processed vocals fill out the song to make it stand apart from the other songs.

I’ve always been a fan of bands that sound raw with lots of energy, and occasionally miss a note here and there. I think it brings a lot of personality to the music. Although Deadeye isn’t breaking any sort of boundaries with their music, I find it very addictive and I bet their live show details the energy on the tracks.

Deadeye Links
Deadeye Myspace