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Thursday, January 29, 2009

MP3 The New Dawn - "Dark Thoughts"

Posted by Ezra Ace Caraeff on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 9:54 AM

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Kids, it's time for your history lesson. Way back before you were born—I'm assuming—there was a little band from the small town of Willamina, Oregon called the New Dawn. Their 1970 release, There's A New Dawn, captured a band on the brink of garage rock greatness, but their hasty disintegration lead to that record becoming one of the ultimate Pacific Northwest rock and roll collector's items. (only 500 copies were ever pressed).

Here's were Jackpot Records, and Jesus, come into the picture. Jackpot will be re-releasing There's A New Dawn on the 24th of February, complete with unreleased demos and a live track from the band's 2008 benefit show in Willamina. And what about the Jewish carpenter? Well, his influence triggered the last original member of the group, Dan Bazzy, to relaunch the band with a more spiritual angle (hence the reason their webpage says: "The New Dawn: Contemporary Christian Music").

Regardless of all that, this snippet from "Dark Thoughts" showcases a raw sound and buzzing guitar hook that is reminiscent of Love's Bryan MacLean. There's also a little Strawberry Alarm Clock influence in there as well. Enjoy.

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The New Dawn - "Dark Thoughts"

 

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