You know what separates a John Reis project from almost every other punk band out there? The man has soul. Richmond punks Cloak/Dagger understand the power of the groove and are back to prove it with a new album due this fall! - Brooklynvegan
Cloak/Dagger aren't strictly punk just because they're comparable in the speed and consistently choked, angst-ridden delivery. You could just as easily call it no-frills rock, dedicated to dirty minimalism and with delivered with a modicum of taste-- really, what more could you ask for? - Pitchfork
Is it punk? Hardcore? Garage? Make up your own mind about Cloak/Dagger's latest full-length, Lost Art.
Colin Barth's winding guitars juggle melody, punch and vitriol is on par with the Avengers, John Reis, Mission of Burma and Greg Ginn. Play it loud on tracks such as “Deathbed Rebels” that push the punk envelope a bit further with frenzied, circle-pit fodder reminiscent of the Circle Jerks and Big Boys.
Underneath, snaking rolls of bass drive the proceedings with the flawless percussive thrust of The Ramones, Hot Snakes and bygone Boston hardcore heroes F.U.s and Jerry's Kids. Over this Jason Mazzola distinguishes the band with a full, arching tenor that's more bellow than scream. Mazzola's delivery and lyrics shine especially on numbers like “Lower Eastada” and “Dead Idols,” where the band's punk ‘n roll swagger takes over. After listening to Lost Art, you won't be worried about categorizing the band, only when they go back on tour.
* Lost Art is out now on CD and LP via Jade Tree. Each LP will include a coupon allowing a download of the songs in MP3 format.
Stream "Lost Art" here!
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