Destijl- “reinventing ‘Greatest Hits’ with all-new music”
by Kahlil Crawford
DeStijl was formed in 1995 by John Cleary and Pascal DeStijl, which led to their eponymous debut album released in 1997. In 2011, after a ten-year hiatus, the band released The White Stripes concept album:
“Bursting with 21st century dystopia, radiating dark melodies and thundering with new blood…It’s particularly strong on atmospherics…drawing us deeper into…gritty, dark themes, and alternative, melodic dance.”
In late 2012, DeStijl recorded Something Wicked This Way Comes, produced by Yves Altana with Peter Hook on bass. They followed up this effort with the 2015 Debut, mixed by Danny Saber with Monica Ward on vocals. DeStijl’s newest project is Greatest Hits Vol.2, recorded at Eve Studio in Stockport. All 10 tracks are mixed by Jim Spencer with Kermit Leveridge, Liam Croker, Rikki Turner and Scott Jefferies on lead vocals.
Move On
“If you want the view to forever
Then never move on”
Aggressive, pulsating chords highly punctuate Scott’s aggressive attempt to hold on to his departing love, pleading “let’s start again”…again and again…
https://destijl.bandcamp.com/track/move-on
Your Love Is A Prison
“..a place I choose to bleed…”
Interweaving synths and rhythmic guitars offer a playful elegance beneath Rikki’s tortuous lore of romantic failure, yet there remains a smidgeon of hope in his tone. Perhaps this love affair still pulsates feintly?
https://destijl.bandcamp.com/track/your-love-is-a-prison
Greatest Hits Vol. 2 is an enjoyable effort from a band that has mastered the art of creative collaboration, thus placing a lasting stamp on the post-New Wave genre and eclectic music in general.
-Kahlil Crawford
