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I love writing. If you want to know anything else just ask me or else read up! I have two blogs ("A Pen Itching To Bleed Onto Paper" and "The Rebirth of J"). One of my blogs (A Pen...) is updated more frequently than the other. "The Rebirth” is more of a story I am writing with my life whereas "A Pen" would be my random thoughts past, present, and future in this unfolding journey I call life. If this is your first time reading my blog, please visit Post #2 for the month of April 2008 in my "A Pen" blog archives... Thanks!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

You DAMNWELL better listen, lol

Ever listen to a band and think, “man, they’re going to make it one day!” And it’s great when you find out they actually did make it big. But what about if you find out they didn’t make it. In fact, what if they are an outstanding band with a brilliant lead singer that was picked up by a major label and later dropped? And what if major labels still weren’t paying attention to them?
Enter The Damnwells, which could easily be considered Brooklyn’s Finest. The Damnwells, led by lead singer and guitar player Alex Dezen, has been on the music scene since 2001. They are one of those rare bands whose albums have evolved musically and lyrically while maintaining their golden indie sound. Their driving force would unquestionably have to be the lyrics of Alex Dezen. Few brains in music are as gifted as Dezen’s. Dezen, who is a graduate of the MFA program at the University of Iowa, has also taught creative writing and Rhetoric at University of Iowa. And aside from being talented, having met Dezen I can attest that he is a humble, genuine all around great person. And with all that standing, somehow the Damnwells are still not breaking the top spots on the charts, still not being offered the major deals and still not getting the recognition they deserve in the music world.
It really irritates me to know that talentless hacks like lil wayne, lady gaga, and ke$ha control the airwaves, there is real talent sitting undiscovered, and waiting for the chance to prove themselves worthy of legendary status! Do me a favor, listen to some of The Damnwells material (below) and if you like it, pass it on, tell your friends to listen to them and tell them to tell their friends. And if you don’t like it, then don’t do a thing. Oh and make sure to tell me what you think about them in the comment section below!!
Tonight and Forever

Come to Me

Golden Days
Werewolves

1 comment:

Amelia said...

You know, I completely agree with you. They have talent and a lot of potential. I guess there are just so many people out there with talent that it's hard for everyone to make it big. I liked the first song best by the way.

Oh, and I resent your Gaga remark :p

Missy