Rise Above

Dirty Projectors is the brainchild of Brooklyn-based David Longstreth. He invited likeminded, talented musicians to form a full band.

Rise Above is Longstreth's genius reinterpretation, created from memory, of hardcore legends Black Flag's seminal 1980s album, Damaged. The result is one of the most original albums of 2007 and nothing like the original except for embodying some classic punk rock spirit! The beautiful interlocking guitars and gorgeous vocal harmonies evoke something close to a melting pot of Prince, Bjork, Antony Hegarty, and Joni Mitchell. Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor has added a rich textured dimension through his subtle production duties. Available on Rough Trade.