Youre A Woman, Im A Machine Review

Released: Oct 26, 2004
Genre: Rock
Styles: Indie Rock
Number Of Tracks: 11
On You're A Woman, I'm A Machine, Death From Above 1979 makes people move by exposing the live-wire tension rock music had all along.

Sound:	9.4
Lyrics:	7.5
Impression:	9.4
Overall rating:	9.3
Reviewer rating:	8.8
Users rating:	9.8
Votes:	37

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: livinginpixels, on april 20, 2006

Sound: The first time I heard Death from above was when I was driving my car on a freeway. I remember the sudden urge to go way over the speed limit when I heard the song "Blood On Our Hands." So when I heard that the album was released two weeks prior, I made a detour to Tower Records. After a few good listens I realized I liked the band because its nasty rock you can dance too. While about half the album was composed of filler songs, the 5 songs that weren't more than made up for it (especially at the price of 9 dollars). The key tracks are Romantic Rights, Blood on our hands and Black History Month. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: While most of the lyrics are sexual, I felt something special in the Lyrics Of Black History Month. Most of the time Sebastien Grainger (the vocalist) sounds like hes trying to seduce someone way out of his league, in a good way. // 9

Impression: A distorted bass, drums and a microphone created the magic of Death From Above 1979. With only 2 people in the group that is quite amazing. Now I really can't think of anyone like Death From Above 1979. They have got it down when it comes to seperating themselves from the rest of the crowd. However, I think this band fails to promote their material partly due to Live performances not being entertaining. I really think that they should've got a new. // 9

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: televasious, on june 10, 2006

Sound: I'd to start off with saying that this is one of the most energetic albums you'll probably ever listen to. The sound is band shows is very clear. Death From Above 1979 uses bass as a lead guitar, and this does not sound muffled, yet protudes a great, clear, and unique sound. On to the music itself. There is not one song on this album I do not like to listen to. Songs such as Pull Out, and Turn It Out keep you on your toes, waiting for more. Others such as Sexy Girl and Black History Month bring the tempo down a bit but still allow for some moving music. And then you have the rest of the CD. Romantic Rights, Going Steady, Go Home Get Down will most definately keep you wanting to listen with very unique bass playing techniques and sounds. There are a couple downfalls to this CD in my opinion. The songs Little Girl and Cold War degrade it. Little Girl has no pattern I find and just is random. Cold War, well, I think this song is very cliche. People may not agree with me but I believe it is. The band, only having a bass player and a drumist, produce tremendous sound and some of the greatest indie music available. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics this band presents in You're A Woman I'm A Machine are good. Although the singing does sound the same. The main thing that attracts me to the music is how the lyrics match the beat and tempo of the song. And it does so very well. Going Steady is a perfect example of my point. Overall, I don't think the lyrics are bad at all. At times they do begin to become repetitive but it shouldn't become a problem. An example of this could be the song Pull Out but it isn't that bad. The best lyrics shown on this CD are in Go Home Get Down. They are very varied and really make me want to listen to the song. I don't think the lyrics are amazing and there is certainly room for improvement. As for the singer, he isn't bad. The whole CD kind of sounds the same. Not much range is presented in his voice but enough to make his singing enjoyable. // 8

Impression: Firstly, I have to recommend this album. I saw this CD at HMV and had never heard of the band before. But it was cheap so I decided to pick it up. Trust me it isn't a waste. If you like any type of rock, indie, or anything like that, Death From Above 1979 - You're A Woman I'm A Machine will sink deep into your heart. In my honest opinion, the best songs on the album are: Pull Out, Blood On Our Hands, Romantic Rights, and You're A Woman I'm A Machine. What I love most about the album is the fact that they made. I hate that some of the songs sound they same after you listen to them for a long time. Also at first I had some problems guessing which song was playing because they sound kind of the same. I would definately re-purchase this CD if I lost it, no doubt. My final words of advice: buy the CD. Despite its few flaws, you will not be disappointed. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on august 13, 2005

Sound: The sound is absolutly stunning. They have really defined their own sound. With only 2 members (bass: Jess Keeler, drums/vocals: Sebastien Grainger) they still have more depth in their sound than a 5 piece band or maybe even more. They bass synth is truly unique. I have yet to hear any other band pull off anything like this. Plus, Jess is an amazing bassist. I want to see someone pull of the bass on "Going Steady" and make it sound as good as he does. I'm sure someone can. But, it would be hard as hell. On some songs the bass is so over the top it sounds much like a normal electric guitar (You're A Woman, I'm A Machine, Blood On Our Hands, ect). You can never predict what the next song will sound like. You will just know it will have an impulse dance feel to it and some really unique bass lines. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are pretty shallow on most of the songs. But, it's not really about lyrics with them. It's about the texture of the music and how it all comes together. Sebastian sings every lyric quite well I must say though. And it must be tough playing drums and singing at the same time. Most of the songs have oddly sexual lyrics. I like them. They just are as deep as say Bowie or something of that sort. // 8

Impression: Overall, Their unique sound and amazing textures are really beyond what any other two-piece band has been able to even dream of. This album completely blows the Dresden Dolls away in ever aspect besides lyrics. They make The White Stripes look like simple pre-school rock. Anyways, I like every single song on the album. But, "Going Steady," "Go Home, Get Down," "Blood On Our Hands," "You're A Woman, I'm A Machine" stood out the most. Overall, this gets a well deserved 5 out of 5. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: guitarist163, on june 08, 2005

Sound: In my opinion, DFA 1979 has really created their own sound. You might think that with just a bassist and a drummer, they wouldn't be that great, but that just makes them more original. Sebastien Grainger's voice goes over the bass, drums, and synth really well, Cold War being a good example of this. Overall, the album sounds awesome. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics aren't utterly amazing, but they're still good. I think the two songs with the best lyrics are Cold War and Black History Month. The rest aren't that deep, but they're still not bad. // 8

Impression: I can't really compare this CD to anything else, because I haven't heard anything else like this. Almost all the songs on the album have something good about them. If somebody stole my album, I would definatly go out and buy it again. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 16, 2005

Sound: This is way better music than The White Stripes could ever make. DFA 1979 puts together an amazing mix of bass, drums, and synth. This album diverts itself from mainstream with its screeching vocals and power chords. "Turn It Out" and "Blood On Our Hands" have perfectly blended synth and bass. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics overall came out flat for me. "Black History Month" is the only song that has somewhat deep lyrics. Most of the lyrics are shallow and predictable, but Sebastien sings them in a way that makes it a bit more interesting. // 6

Impression: Death From Above 1979 has put together a good album here. The most memorable songs are "Turn It Out" (for the bass and synth) and "Black History Month" (for the lyrics). The least interesting track is "Sexy Results," which is mainstream and blah. I probably would buy this album again, since the band has obvious talent and potential to do even better. // 8

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: 1983 Merman, on january 05, 2005

Sound: Amazing sound. When I first heard them I thought there was a guitar that overpowered the other instruments. After I looked into them I realised it was just a bass and a drum. The bass riffs are very catchy. The band uses so much speed that it justs blows your mind. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: When you start listening to this album, it is kind of hard to understand what the singer is singing. The lyrics sound amazing with the music behind them. I mean, if you just say the words out like you are reading poetry, it's nothing special. But the way Sebastian sings them just makes the words a lot better. He gives the words meaning. // 8

Impression: This is easily one of the best new CD's that I've heard in a while. The energy and speed they put into the CD makes me want to see them in concert because of that. DFA 1979 is growing its popularity exponentially. My favorite song on the album is "Go Home, Get Down." If some one stole this album from me I would buy a new one, and let the person who stole it have a good time listening to it so the word could be spread. I am glad I came across this band. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on november 30, 2004

Sound: Wow, I was amazed when I first heard there music live at a Billy Talent concert. There was sjut the two of them jumping around on the stage, Sebastien Grainger on the drums and vocals, while Jesse Keeler on the bass. The bass has a completely unique overdriven sound to it that makes it sounds like an electric guitar and a bass all in one. You would first think well there only two instuments going they cant't have a very wide range of sound well its the same basic sound the bass keeps the same overdriven sounds and the wailing lyrics stays the same throughout the whole album, but every song remains to sound completly different then the last. Sadly it's less then 40 minutes long but I was jsut amazed by them in concert I hads to get their CD. In my opinion "Romantic Rights" and "Little Girl" are my favorites on this album. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics arent just flat out I want to hold your hand tonight, lets dance all night, let me look into your eyes mushy bulls--t alot of peopel listen to. These lyics arent the best I admit but they get their point across, with "Black History Month" seeming to be their "deepest" song on the album. These guys arent trying to make a specific sound they dont have any gimics its just music and some pretty damn good music at that. // 8

Impression: These guys aren't famous as some other bands out there but they are getting there. I give it to these guys for tryign something new. If you are into music that is palyed well then you will like this. I wouldn't know hwo to compare this band to because I havent heard anything like it yet. But I do know this is wicked moshing music so if you like moshing like me then pick this up. Well if it were stolen I would ifnd who stole it and beat the crap out of them and get it back. // 10

overall: 6.7

Reviewed by: TOB00, on august 09, 2006

Sound: This is a very electronic album and I find that it is best if enjoyed through headphones, with the bass really high. This way, especially if you are like me and are learning to play bass, you can really hear all of Jesse Keeler's bass techniques. Through headphones is actually the best way to hear the album the way it was meant to be heard. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: Some of the song lyrics were seriously hard to understand, but I feel that this was done because the lyrics were meant to be heard, for the most part anyway, as if they were another instrument, to compliment the sound rather than the feeling. Most of the albums lyrics were about sex though, which isnt bad but I feel they could have easily written something more political without much effort. // 5

Impression: Youre a woman I'm a machine is an album which, I will say, is one I would play if I want to do some serious rave type dancing, or if I was partying with some friends. the best song as far as I'm concerned is Going Steady (track03) just because it it's fast and loud and catchy. I love DFA1979, I hope you do too. I reccomend at least checking it out, and if you like it and have an ipod, subscribe to the drum and bass arena podcast. DAF1979 isn't in it, but it will give you a better understanding of drum and bass music, and will make appreciate DFA1979 even more. // 8

Comments

[RainbowBassist]

DFA 1979 has amazing bass gtr. theyre one of the first to use distortion. i agree, the lyrics arent that great, but the instrumentation ameks up for it. turn it out, little girl, and sexy results are the best sogns, in my opinion. im a bass player, and i have no life. those songs are fun to play, that's why DD

[Guitaroooo_Man]

Fucking brilliant band. Jesse wasnt one of the first to use distortion at tho. Bands in the 80's were doing it and in the 90's. They're brilliant tho. I love them. Sexy Results and You're a Woman, I'm a machine are my favourite songs. The drumming is brilliant concidering the guy sings while playing it. Jesse Keeler is one hell of a bassist, hes playing bass on the new QOTSA album... BRILLIANT!!!

Brilliant band, 10/10

[OneillforReal]

I'm gonna miss these guys for sure, two very talented individuals. I saw live footage of these guys, and at one point, Jesse Keeler was playing bass one handed using rapid hammer-ons, while singing through a synth-type talk box thing. Very cool.

[Fozzie3000]

He is an awesome bass player, ironically he says he never cared much for bass, he just felt sorry for amps! Hence he brought hundreds and chained them together which is how he gets that awesome bass tone (originally thats how anyways). Good album, would definately rebuy it if i lost it.

[dall29]

i seen them when they came with NIN and QOTSA to edmonton i think i was the only one on the floor that new any of thier songs...k there might of been a little more but i wish these guys made more music darn shame wat happened

[Mudvayne_LP]

great band. its a damn shame they broke up

[lordofthechin]

Amazing Drum Bass duo, too bad I found out about them after the breakup.

[Daysleeper_05]

Mudvayne_LP wrote:

great band. its a damn shame they broke up

Fast forward four years. They're back in it! I just hope the magic is still there!

[noisewall11]

definatly disagree with that one guy. "little girl" is awesome. and cold war's weird riffs are sick. these are decent songs people

[noisewall11]

RainbowBassist wrote:

DFA 1979 has amazing bass gtr. theyre one of the first to use distortion. i agree, the lyrics arent that great, but the instrumentation ameks up for it. turn it out, little girl, and sexy results are the best sogns, in my opinion. im a bass player, and i have no life. those songs are fun to play, that's why DD

btw distortion on bass has been used since the 60's.
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[SFosterS]

DFA FOR LIFE! Saw them live and actually went ****ing nuts. This bans NEEDS to be seen live