Guelph, Ontario has yielded some fantastic young post-punk bands over the years but few have created as much of a fuss as The D’Urbervilles. The Oshawa bred group has mixed a scrappy sensibility with an earnest outlook that has fostered wise-beyond-their-years political anthems and a fan base of true believers. Winning hearts every time they pour all they’ve got into their live show, The D’Urbervilles have a blistering document of songs with their new debut full-length, We Are the Hunters. Recorded by producer/engineer Chris Stringer (We’re Marching On, Ohbijou) in Toronto, We Are the Hunters is a mighty, meticulous collection of nine street-tough songs that bring out the pounding heart of The D’Urbervilles, who have never sounded so cohesive.
“The D’Urbervilles’ debut album is anthemic rock music for smart people. It constantly surprises.” – Chart Attack
“When the shouts and calls, crashing drums and tight, layered guitars are going full steam ahead it’s akin to the immediacy of early Constantines. These young musicians have an instinctive feel about how to make a maximum impact and then get the hell out. Some magical musical amphetamines.” – Exclaim!
I picked up your album when you played The Hat. Holy shit. It's so good. Everytime I turn it on it's like my house turns into a dance party. Fuck yeah.
So, I have a question. All the drumming on the album sounds sweet... Which drummer's on tour?
Hey D'Urbs! Glad to see you made it safely back home from the Trans Canada Highway. Hope you had fun and are in good spirits! Since you are back in town, come down to the El Mocambo this Friday to see us and Elephant and the 6ixty 8ights! It will be a good time, swear!
See you soon brothers, and let's get down to business!
Great show last night gentlemen... you guys are tight as hell (not sure how tight hell is but that metaphor never gets old). Really though, the performance was top notch. Great music overall last night.. hope to do it again sometime.
