Dag For Dag - Boo
Duo impress on debut album.
Formed by American-Swedish siblings Sarah Pathemore Snavely and Jacob Donald Snavely, Dag för Dag bring us their second offering after the hugely successful 'Shooting from the Shadows' EP. Having thrived on the live circuit, supporting the likes of The Kills and Lykke Li, Dag för Dag have worked hard to ensure their live spirit was captured on record. It seems the hard work paid off, as they offer this gem of a record.
‘Boo’ begins with the title track, a short and entrancing opening to the album, which puts us in the right frame of mind for what’s to come. As the album continues effortlessly into 'I Am The Assassin' we’re instantly put under the hypnotic vibes that emulate from the record. The instantly melodic fusion of piano, guitar and Chuck Bukowski’s drumming is contagious, which makes it easy to see why they're such a popular live draw. Going though to 'Boxed Up In Pine' and we start to see the impact the echoing vocals have on not only the track, but the listener too. The lyrics may seem simple - “Box me in pine/All boxed up in pine” - but add some studio trickery and instrumentals and you’re transported to another world. Be it the piercing strings or the sneaky chimes to end the track, you’re constantly kept on your toes, wondering what they’re going to produce next.
The true beauty of Dag för Dag is laid bare on 'Wouldn’t You', where the record takes a short breather. This isn't to say this track is lazy though, far from it: Bukowski produces a beat which sucks you in and doesn’t let go, whilst the Snavely siblings bring eerie and beautiful harmonising vocals to the forefront. It's perhaps the standout track on the album. It’s both interesting and brilliant to see how these siblings can stretch themselves and their voices to create some completely contrasting tracks. The tempo is increased again for 'Animal', before we eventually hit album closer 'Ring Me, Elise', where the energy pours out of every note played.
Overall 'Boo' is an impressive album and worthy of their live reputation - get ready to be entranced by its beauty.
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