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The D4 - The D4: Out Of My Head

20 Dec 2005 // A review by Epitomised_Drummer
There is only really one word that describes the new album recently released by NZ’s own “The D4” – WICKED.

Completely Phat is another way I choose to describe it. I really thought I wasn’t going to like this album until I listened through it 3 or 4 times. The first time you sort of tend to think “meh, its ok” the second time it gets a little better, and the third time, your left going “this album is mint”. I got the pleasure of listening to this album a few days before the official release date with some rules and guidelines laid down by The D4 about starting a band. I have to say – these guys have a great sense of humour that accompanies their music. The music vid for there first single “What I Want” I understand was shot in one continuous sequence, not edited bit by bit like most other video’s which totally amazes me.

Totally worth buying – one of the best NZ albums since Blindspott’s self titled album.
 

About The D4

The D4 was assembled in the North Shore suburbs of Auckland in 1998. The band then started playing at the legendary Frisbee Leisure Lounge parties. They have also played at the Big Day Out and at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX.

Facts about The D4:

- Formed 1998, original line-up included Rich Mixture (drums) & English Jake (bass)

Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for The D4

Releases

Out Of My Head
Year: 2005
Type: Album
Out Of My Head (Limited Edition)
Year: 2005
Type: Album
6Twenty Limited Edition Vinyl
Year: 2002
Type: Album
6Twenty
Year: 2001
Type: Album
The D4 EP
Year: 2000
Type: EP

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