After two successful EPs, The District Attorneys are releasing their first full-length album Slowburner on April 24. The Atlanta/ Athens indie-rockers stay true to many of their familiar sounds and the songs on the album crescendo like the title suggests.
The laidback yet commercially appealing opening title track transitions into the more jingle-pop chorus of “Madison Row.” With faster tempo, bouncing piano, traveling drums, and lead vocals echoing Lindsey Buckingham, the second song harkens a classic Americana- especially California pop sound- that can’t help but invoke good times.
Although from the southeast, The District Attorneys have fine tuned an accessible indie-rock sound that for decades has easily flowed from the west coast with the help of bands like Rooney and Modest Mouse. The District Attorneys fall in that company. “Confusion of Trust” brims with anthemic vocals and harmonies full of sand and salt water. Even the slow rock waltz on the bridge makes it the perfect soundtrack for a ride along Pacific Coast Highway.
The slower “Cherry Glow” has an emotional atmospheric quality similar to The Perishers, and the previously released “California Fire” has the listener headed back to the waves and bonfire of fun times.
The second half of Slowburner shows some impressive experimentation with the additions of organ, horns, and other subtle influences from folk, southern rock, to even hints of bluegrass on “Here’s Your Star”.
Having gained fans from their energetic live shows, Slowburner is the perfect invite to new fans. Get your copy of Slowburner before its released at The District Attorneys album release show at The Earl on Saturday, April 14. Indianapolis Jones and Tedo Stone will also perform. Grab your friends, get your tickets, and head to The Earl for some fun times and good music. Doors open at 9PM and tickets are only$5.
Kim Burdges
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