New Music From The Danks
Canada's The Danks deliver some Northern pop.
Just off the coast of Canadian province Nova Scotia, you will find Prince Edward Island, home to indie pop four piece The Danks. Their debut album, Are You Afraid Of The Danks?, is a start to finish marathon of hooks and happiness. Either to their dismay or good fortune, The Danks have been dubbed as the Canadian Strokes. A fitting comparison if you're a fan of highly catchy rock tunes that doesn’t demand much thought or scrutiny.
Lead singer Brohan Moore (rhymes with "bro-ham") commands his melodies with equal parts gravel and honey. Taking his wispy cue from Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis and maybe even Kim Carnes ("Bette Davis Eyes"), Moore's voice adds a somber sweetness to The Danks already saccharine tunes. The rhythm section made up of bassist Andrew MacDonald and drummer Phil MacIsaac play with precision and bring about a hypnotic dance vibe a band like The Feelies could appreciate.
"Treaty Connector" can be found on The Danks debut album Are You Afraid Of The Danks? via Collegen Rock Records.
Posted by Joe Roth on Jul 15, 2009 @ 8:00 am