Daisyhaze

The Big Burn (X-1)
by Austin Nash

Is this a band or an actors club? I have in front of me numerous accounts of Daisyhaze making movie appearances (on screen and soundtrack). I’m going to mention a few to see if they ring true for any of you, but first I feel compelled to mention that being neither a fan of broadcast television, cinema, radio, newspapers, magazines, nor third class mail, I cannot vouch for the validity of this information. That disclaimer saves me the trouble of having to book a trip to DC to kick somebody’s ass when I found out that it’s just a trick for those suckers who like to regurgitate band biographies.

And so on.

The Big Burn is Daisyhaze’s first full length album and embodies a very full sounding production as it retains the expertise of L.A. based producer Jim Ebert (Bad Brains, Soul Coughing). The song “Brickface” was recorded in Hollywood for use in the opening montage of National Lampoon’s Senior Trip and later used in full on the soundtrack along with songs by other cool bands like 311 and Morphine. The band also performed “Lullaby” in a club scene for NBC’s movie of the week “A Daughter’s Courage.” I hope they at least got paid for their shame.

All glitter and glam aside, The Big Burn is an excellent piece of minstrelsy. At first listen, it comes off Indie typical, but manages to turn around slowly and subtly. The vocals sweep and soar in harmony, and their on key too. The pace of the album mixes up like a Clemens (cough) change up and creates a refreshing sound that I am more than happy to have in my collection. Fresh and clean, like pussy that smells of rainfall.