…If you could imagine Everlast and Sublime with a little Flobots thrown in the mix you would have Domer. From the opening track “You’re on to Me” Domer showcases their lyrical prowess. “Drawing the lines between questions and statements. Failing to find a prayer to say Grace with.” Well crafted songs with smart well written verses that are capable of fending for themselves rather than relying on the shock value of vulgarities. Domer’s songs demonstrate their ability to flow verbally with the beat while at the same time paying careful attention to the tiny details and nuances like pronunciation and unique rhymes such as rhyming “bowels up and surrounds us.” Pretty clever. The scratching on the track “Get Through This” raw and gritty, almost a tribute to the roots of Hip Hop. “Secret” a stripped down track without the plethora of effects translates brilliantly using heady lyrics. “We all know days turn to weeks, but did you know mistletoe can turn into weed.” “Midbreath” uses a vintage 70’s sounding horn section in the background and wonderful tempo changes to really engage the listener. The title of the disc “Vaguest Vacation” is indicative of the clever sense of humor that is a recurring theme throughout this recording. On the sheer strength of this bands lyrics, I don’t feel you can pigeon hold this “band” in the electronica genre. Lyrically they stay away from politics and social issues and are more content to write about everyday thoughts and situations.Vocally, Domer has a memorable voice with a soothing timbre. The feeling captured on this recording is nothing short of infectious. I reminded of what the song “Highroad” did for the band Broken Bells. Domer is one song and a little friendly exposure away from obtaining a cult following at the least. Give this disc a chance and don’t be surprised if you find yourself bopping your head.
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More Information
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http://www.myspace.com/domer
http://www.brokendomer.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/domermusic
