Customer Reviews

Ink & Dagger

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This posthumous release was absolutley one the most important releases of 2000. As such, it flew relatively low under the majorities' radar. This record really defines the bands' evolution, just as each of their previous releases were giant leaps forward for punk rock. The first time I saw them was on their first tour in '96, in Tulsa. All they had was the Love is Dead 7". I was all over it, spreading the word, infecting the town. Fast forward almost ten years and I'm still recommending a record from the year 2000. Quite a few people were uncomfortable with this release when it came out. Don't let that deter you, you are a warrior on a mission. Get it.

Ink & Dagger are arguably the most underrated, greatest unheard band in rock and roll. While a critical overview of their work is much needed, I will attempt to simply convey how amazing this album is. This, the final self-titled work of Ink & Dagger transcends any and all boundaries in punk rock music or rock music or even just music. A blistering assault of riffs packed within riffs, layers of guitars and effects, this album is decades ahead of its time.
Ink & Dagger was mainly composed of Sean McCabe and Don Devore during its existence, and sadly Sean died shortly before this album was released. A tragic end to one of the most original and awe-inspiring voices rock music ever produced.

This album is dark, moody, melodic and pumped full of energy. What Ink & Dagger has done with their sound is amazing... Not to mention what they have done for the world of music. The sweet agony and ecstacy of their lyrics is mirrored graciously by their sound. Sean McCabe will surely be missed.

one day i was looking for music in the post hardcore genre. i had just downloaded my first fugazi cd and was about to stop for the day, when all of sudden i read that a post hardcore band called ink and dagger featured eric warheim from tim and eric on adult swim. i was very intrigued, so i chose this cd to download first. i wasnt expecting much, but as soon as i completed the disc in its entirety i had experienced emotions that i had only previously experienced listening to the fragile by nine inch nails. it was hard, rough, but so very beautiful at the same time. and the electronic interludes really make this disc go from amazing, to perfect. i dont know why no one really knows about this band, but maybe thats not such a bad thing. i hope this band remains under the radar, because anyone who discovers it will uncover a gem, no a treasure chest. its really that good, anyone who likes a mixture of post hardcore with electronic influences and sprinkle in some progressive rock mid-song changes for good measure and this is what you get. check out the songs creatures like us and also omit to get a taste of what this disc has to offer.

This CD is the product of madmen. Sane people do not write music like this. I was awestruck the first time i heard this CD. It's hate and love lusting for one another in bed. I am scared to buy the other CD's because no way can they do better than Ink & Dagger. Everything is different now. I think I need to throw away the rules in my head about music and start over. It starts now and with Ink & Dagger. This is the greatest rock and roll record to come out in the last 50 years.

What's worse is that I hear that the singer of this band passed away. Why do the truly gifted leave us...

This album compliments the others tremendously, while the music is different on each album, it only resonates the true love for the music. Sean McCabe (sp?) was amazing live and if the rumors are true as to how he died. It doesn't get anymore punk rock than that.