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Destroyer- "Savage Night At the Opera"

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New video from Destroyer featuring the song "Savage Night At the Opera." The song is set to, uh, a first-person motorcycle ride. I'm also pretty sure this dude is blowing past some red lights. Could this video be used in court against the woman who gets off the big and hugs Dan Bejar at the end? Stay safe!

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Destroyer- "Chinatown" ‡ MP3

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It might have been Swan Lake song or it might have been a New Pornographers song--I'm not sure, really. All I know is that my first introduction to the voice of Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Bejar was a surprising one.

I fell in love with the guy's eccentric mannerisms instantly. There's a really thin quality to his voice, but his lyrics and delivery are robust with personality. Dan's primary band, Destroyer, is about to drop a new album. The title is Kaputt, and it's slated for release on 1/25 via Merge.

The fluttering sax solo and echoing synths on "Chinatown" are so cheezy, a part of me cringes on the inside; however, there's another side of me putting that aforementioned side in a violent headlock. Cheesiness wins! But seriously, the songwriting is pretty great, and I love the lyrics as well. Dan's always got a knack for hooks. Stream / download:

MP3: Destroyer- Chinatown -