Dear Father (song)
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"Dear Father" is a single released by the American hardcore punk
band Defeater
. The song, and its accompanying acoustic B-side "I Don't Mind", are from the group's second studio album Empty Days & Sleepless Nights
. The single was released as a 7" vinyl and digital download
on February 8, 2011 through Bridge Nine Records.
The song "Dear Father" lyrically touches on the struggles of living in a military family during post-WWII America. During a live performance in Tennessee in 2011, a group of military men in uniform were in the front row singing the song "Dear Father" along with vocalist Derek Archambault with tears streaming down their faces. According to guitarist Jay Maas, "In the middle of the song, one guy took his dog tags off and put them right in Derek's hand and said 'Thank you.' You can't put a price on that." Maas also noted that none of the members of Defeater have any military background. He said, "We're just writing our opinions and what we think it would be like, and it apparently struck a chord with these guys."
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band Defeater
Defeater (band)
Defeater is a hardcore punk band from Massachusetts, USA. To date they have released two full length albums, an EP and a single. The band lineup consists of Derek Archambault , Jay Maas , Jake Woodruff , Andy Reitz and Mike Poulin...
. The song, and its accompanying acoustic B-side "I Don't Mind", are from the group's second studio album Empty Days & Sleepless Nights
Empty Days & Sleepless Nights
Empty Days & Sleepless Nights is the second studio album by the American hardcore punk band Defeater. The album was released on March 8, 2011 through Bridge Nine Records.- Track listing :Empty Days# "Warm Blood Rush" – 2:28...
. The single was released as a 7" vinyl and digital download
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on February 8, 2011 through Bridge Nine Records.
The song "Dear Father" lyrically touches on the struggles of living in a military family during post-WWII America. During a live performance in Tennessee in 2011, a group of military men in uniform were in the front row singing the song "Dear Father" along with vocalist Derek Archambault with tears streaming down their faces. According to guitarist Jay Maas, "In the middle of the song, one guy took his dog tags off and put them right in Derek's hand and said 'Thank you.' You can't put a price on that." Maas also noted that none of the members of Defeater have any military background. He said, "We're just writing our opinions and what we think it would be like, and it apparently struck a chord with these guys."
Personnel
Defeater- Derek Archambault – vocals
- Jay Maas – guitars
- Mike Poulin – bass
- Andy Reitz – drums
- Jake Woodruff – guitars