Sometimes fate pulls you in one direction when you'd planned on going in another. That can be said about Dance Gavin Dance's "Surprise...", which has a habit of coming on in itunes regularily when shuffle is turned on. Even though there are currently 3258 other items that could be selected before it, it's not uncommon for me to hear the metalcore guitars mixed with hardcore vocals, and know that DGD has taken over.
The thing about Dance Gavin Dance is that they have flawlessly combined hardcore vocals, softer alternative vocals, and guitars that seem to have a life of their own. Lead singer Jonny Craig doesn't belong in this band upon first listening, but his clean wails have found their place. He is part of the high point of this song. the last half. When you hear it, you'll know why.
Unlike other bands or singers, I'm not a dedicated fan of Dance Gavin Dance, only owning their second album, Downtown Battle Mountain. However, what they do is fairly amazing, and I really should get caught up with them before the lineup changes and Jonny Craig disappears again.
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