DAG NASTY RELEASE NEW ALBUM Posted by claire on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 Dag Nasty, the legendary Dischord band, are back and as good as ever with their first release in a decade. Minority of One features guitarist Brian Baker (Bad Religion, Minor Threat), vocalist Dave Smalley (All, Down By Law), bassist Roger Marbury and drummer Colin Sears. This new album was produced by Steve Hansgen (Minor Threat bassist) and Brian Baker, engineered at the infamous Inner Ear studios by Don Zientara. After a long period of dormancy Dag Nasty prove that the chemistry and the soul of their music is still there and precisely the reason why they still play it. Most people are familiar with Can I Say and Wig Out At Denkos [Dischord, 1986/1987 - recently re-mastered and re-issued] and Four On The Floor [Epitaph Records, 1992]. Dag Nasty's rich history and pedigree speaks for itself and Minority of One will only carry this tradition further. Credited with helping to originate the ÒemoÓ sound and influencing many of today's top selling alternative artists [such as Green Day, Blink 182 and Saves the Day], Dag Nasty's presence is everywhere. Dag Nasty remain very influential to many people today, due primarily to the sincerity of their lyrics, and their blend of aggressive hardcore punk and melodic rock. Minority of One opens with the blistering "Ghosts," an ode to times past with a melody that gets stuck in your brain and just doesn't seem to want to leave. Smalley's vocals soar on the harmonious chorus. The title track Minority of One hearkens back to the roots of the punk and DIY movements, daring listeners to stand out among the crowd and follow their own paths. The technical guitar riffing of "Bottle This" should make all the new-school hardcore kids happy, while the introspective and slow tempo of "Twisted Again" recalls dirge-type melodies of Bad Religion or Sham 69. This album is nothing short of a reawakening. It's like getting a call from an old friend you haven't heard from in years and realizing that you had forgotten just how much you missed them. The songs are powerful, the recording is huge, and the lyrics and vocal delivery are as heartfelt as ever. Minority of One is Revelation Records most anticipated album in the labels 15 year history. With an album the entire staff is passionate about and behind, expect this to be the label's greatest achievement to date. Dag Nasty - "Minority Of One" to be released on Revelation on August 12th, 2002.