Dexateens -lots of info here
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:43 am
Dexateens. Tuscaloosa, AL. Formed 1998. One of Patterson’s year-end lists turned me on to them 3ish years ago.
please excuse the horrible grammar, spelling and fanboy slant of this post. it is what it is.
Dexateens are the Best rock band in America today. I’d jump on my coffee table wearing my boots and tell Patterson Hood exactly that….and I wouldn’t be surprised if he agreed. Patterson knows….he’s one of their biggest fans. Formed at the University of Alabama in 1998 by Elliot McPherson, John smith, Matt Patton and Craig Pickering. Cut their teeth opening for Swedish old school heavy metal band Hellacopters (shuffle can tell you all about those beauties) and Alabama punk legends Quadrajets (of Pay the Deuce fame). Since 2004 have 5 stunning full releases and an ep that they gave away for free. Sound like the absolute best parts of Crazy Horse, ac/dc, Ramones, Hank Williams, Molly Hatchet, Kiss, Elvis, Big Star, Glimmer Twins, Jayhawks, Sabbath. Brilliant players and songwriters…..pushing and pulling in opposite directions. Shotgun punk riffs along side swampy, dirty 70’s rock leads. 3 guitars blasting out double barrel blasts of pure rock greatness. Songwriting that looks inward, outward, race relations, missed opportunities, never had a chance protagonists.
Not gonna give anybody the easy way out by listing standout tracks….u fuckers need to listen to the entire records.
Dexateens: Self-titled. 2004. Produced by Tim Kerr (legendary Texas guerilla punk player and producer). Full on punk rock w/ a lotta red dirt on it. Ramones meets 3 fat ass, blistering, funky, lead ripping guitars. Glorious distortion, feedback. God of thunder drums. Amazing vocals…..Elliot McPherson and john smith….holy fuck these boys can sing. Think axl rose channeling everly bros and Hank Williams….seriously. Even with all of the shit flying around on each song….never gets cluttered. Some days I think this is the perfect rock and roll record.
Red Dust Rising. 2005. Produced by Tim Kerr. Should have been released in early 1970’s. Less Ramones, more Ragged Glory with banjos and lap steel. Only two guitars here….more room for them to stretch it our. Extended, nasty solos. Can’t say enough about their playing on this record. Same great vox. Old time gospel harmonizing every now and then. Smith and McPherson were born to record this album. Angry, repentant, lonesome, sad, regret, revenge, guns, seeking. Still lost. Shit fire it’s good. Play some old honk...down home. Ain't even worked up a sweat, yet.
Teenager. Recorded in 2000, released in 2006. Shows the early incarnation of the band. Live feel. Thrash metal cowpunk. LP is only 30 mins long…..2 ½ minute blasts of speed metal, cowpunk rock. Sounds like it was recorded in a small bathroom with a mic hanging over the shower curtain rod…..and that’s a good thing. Jerry Lee Lewis Live at Star Club energy. Molly Hatchet/Anvil/stiff little fingers hybrid.
Hardwire Healing. 2007. Produced by Patterson hood and David barbe. More honk and cosmic cowboy but still very aggressive. Extremely diverse, deceptively spooky record. Production is stellar. More kick ass picking….some grinning too. Lots of ambient noise, creeks, groans….old house at nite kind of feel. Late Night Johnny on the pedal steel. A few acoustic tracks that leave bruises. Rough and tumble heavy stones vibe. Introspection.
Lost and Found EP. Self released for free in 2008. Exile era Stones and Jayhawks mashup. Vocals alone are worth the price admission. Hank Williams pitched, high harmonies delivering stiff jabs and body blows. Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two shuck and shuffle.
Singlewide. 2009. Produced by Mark Nevers (Silver Jews producer).
Redneck Jayhawks. Low-fi, acoustic based clinic on how to write, play and record beautiful, powerful music. Dialed back but not necessarily down . Dark. Light. More questions than answers. Race. Death. Impatience.
The beauty of the Dexateens recorded catalog is that there is something for every rock fan. Each album is a progression of styles and influences. Ranging from the street punk of Teenager to the blissful California country of Singlewide. Wall of sound with plenty of room for these dudes to rip, shred and slay all comers.
Dexateens have the pedigree, chops, body of work and musical IQ to become legends.
As a live band they leave no one in their wake. Search and destroy shows that are loud, sweaty, punk rock, transcendent gospel sermons about the pain and beauty of life. Ears, brain and body buzzing for days and days. I cannot say enough superlative things about the Dexateens. Amazing artists who all have regular day jobs. Cabinetmakers, artists, fireman, carpenters, college professors, and church band members….trying to figure out how to make it in this fucked up rock and roll business climate. Complete DIY…..haul gear, set up gear, play an exorcism of a rock show, break down gear, haul gear home.
Unforgiving rock that mixes psychedelic, punk rock, old school country and authentic 70’s cock rock. Swirling guitar highs with crashing kick drum bottoms.
you tube clips.
Go see them today. Go buy any of these records. Change your worldview of what rock and roll can be.
They are that good…..just ask Patterson.
Just my opinion.
please excuse the horrible grammar, spelling and fanboy slant of this post. it is what it is.
Dexateens are the Best rock band in America today. I’d jump on my coffee table wearing my boots and tell Patterson Hood exactly that….and I wouldn’t be surprised if he agreed. Patterson knows….he’s one of their biggest fans. Formed at the University of Alabama in 1998 by Elliot McPherson, John smith, Matt Patton and Craig Pickering. Cut their teeth opening for Swedish old school heavy metal band Hellacopters (shuffle can tell you all about those beauties) and Alabama punk legends Quadrajets (of Pay the Deuce fame). Since 2004 have 5 stunning full releases and an ep that they gave away for free. Sound like the absolute best parts of Crazy Horse, ac/dc, Ramones, Hank Williams, Molly Hatchet, Kiss, Elvis, Big Star, Glimmer Twins, Jayhawks, Sabbath. Brilliant players and songwriters…..pushing and pulling in opposite directions. Shotgun punk riffs along side swampy, dirty 70’s rock leads. 3 guitars blasting out double barrel blasts of pure rock greatness. Songwriting that looks inward, outward, race relations, missed opportunities, never had a chance protagonists.
Not gonna give anybody the easy way out by listing standout tracks….u fuckers need to listen to the entire records.
Dexateens: Self-titled. 2004. Produced by Tim Kerr (legendary Texas guerilla punk player and producer). Full on punk rock w/ a lotta red dirt on it. Ramones meets 3 fat ass, blistering, funky, lead ripping guitars. Glorious distortion, feedback. God of thunder drums. Amazing vocals…..Elliot McPherson and john smith….holy fuck these boys can sing. Think axl rose channeling everly bros and Hank Williams….seriously. Even with all of the shit flying around on each song….never gets cluttered. Some days I think this is the perfect rock and roll record.
Red Dust Rising. 2005. Produced by Tim Kerr. Should have been released in early 1970’s. Less Ramones, more Ragged Glory with banjos and lap steel. Only two guitars here….more room for them to stretch it our. Extended, nasty solos. Can’t say enough about their playing on this record. Same great vox. Old time gospel harmonizing every now and then. Smith and McPherson were born to record this album. Angry, repentant, lonesome, sad, regret, revenge, guns, seeking. Still lost. Shit fire it’s good. Play some old honk...down home. Ain't even worked up a sweat, yet.
Teenager. Recorded in 2000, released in 2006. Shows the early incarnation of the band. Live feel. Thrash metal cowpunk. LP is only 30 mins long…..2 ½ minute blasts of speed metal, cowpunk rock. Sounds like it was recorded in a small bathroom with a mic hanging over the shower curtain rod…..and that’s a good thing. Jerry Lee Lewis Live at Star Club energy. Molly Hatchet/Anvil/stiff little fingers hybrid.
Hardwire Healing. 2007. Produced by Patterson hood and David barbe. More honk and cosmic cowboy but still very aggressive. Extremely diverse, deceptively spooky record. Production is stellar. More kick ass picking….some grinning too. Lots of ambient noise, creeks, groans….old house at nite kind of feel. Late Night Johnny on the pedal steel. A few acoustic tracks that leave bruises. Rough and tumble heavy stones vibe. Introspection.
Lost and Found EP. Self released for free in 2008. Exile era Stones and Jayhawks mashup. Vocals alone are worth the price admission. Hank Williams pitched, high harmonies delivering stiff jabs and body blows. Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two shuck and shuffle.
Singlewide. 2009. Produced by Mark Nevers (Silver Jews producer).
Redneck Jayhawks. Low-fi, acoustic based clinic on how to write, play and record beautiful, powerful music. Dialed back but not necessarily down . Dark. Light. More questions than answers. Race. Death. Impatience.
The beauty of the Dexateens recorded catalog is that there is something for every rock fan. Each album is a progression of styles and influences. Ranging from the street punk of Teenager to the blissful California country of Singlewide. Wall of sound with plenty of room for these dudes to rip, shred and slay all comers.
Dexateens have the pedigree, chops, body of work and musical IQ to become legends.
As a live band they leave no one in their wake. Search and destroy shows that are loud, sweaty, punk rock, transcendent gospel sermons about the pain and beauty of life. Ears, brain and body buzzing for days and days. I cannot say enough superlative things about the Dexateens. Amazing artists who all have regular day jobs. Cabinetmakers, artists, fireman, carpenters, college professors, and church band members….trying to figure out how to make it in this fucked up rock and roll business climate. Complete DIY…..haul gear, set up gear, play an exorcism of a rock show, break down gear, haul gear home.
Unforgiving rock that mixes psychedelic, punk rock, old school country and authentic 70’s cock rock. Swirling guitar highs with crashing kick drum bottoms.
you tube clips.
Go see them today. Go buy any of these records. Change your worldview of what rock and roll can be.
They are that good…..just ask Patterson.
Just my opinion.
the Boston Show is sold out!!!!
