I used to be a big fan of Toronto alt quartet Die Mannequin...well, I still am very much a fan, but have been yearning for more material since 2009's Fino + Bleed. Lead singer Care Failure is a modern-day Courtney Love (if that makes sense, part of me thinks it doesn't) meets Debbie Harry (that one makes sense). She's a role model for female rockers everywhere, evident on their first full-length album Unicorn Steak, a combination of two previously released EPs and some new material. Among the old EP material is the subdued "Upside Down Cross," which is a favourite for reasons related to its subdued nature.
Beginning with a quiet guitar and Care's who's there coming up slowly, starting to grow on me, perfect and lonely, "Upside Down Cross" immediately comes across as the sleeper track of the album; one that doesn't get you at first listen but lingers longer than the rest. A minute in the level of rocking grows and Care's vocals stay consistent over some impressive guitars. Music like this makes me proud to be Canadian, and it'll do the same for you if you're from this great land. And if you're not, you'll wish you were. Holla.
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