The Damnwells’ latest album is self-titled for a good reason: It’s the first to include the original quartet since 2006. That was the year Epic dropped the band after a hellish 18 months of two-faced A&R nonsense, endless remixes and postponed release dates. On The Damnwells, the chemistry remains fully charged between frontman Alex Dezen, guitarist David Chernis, bassist Ted Hudson and drummer Steve Terry. Recorded at Texas Treefort Studio in Austin with producer Salim Nourallah (Old 97’s), its 11 tracks ooze a relentless swagger born of perseverance. Dezen will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our new feature on the band.
Dezen: Maybe it’s because I’m part Ukrainian. Maybe it’s because I’m a drunk. Either way: Tito’s neat in glass. No ice. No soda or cherry juice or pickled jalapeños or anything else. And never put vodka in the freezer. Tito’s specifically because it’s made in Austin, Texas, where we made our last record, and it’s also made from corn, so it’s not as harsh as some other brands. No, I’m not in their payroll. Just a fan. The People’s Vodka.
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