Domestica [Deluxe Edition] [2 CD]

by Cursive

Overview

With more rock and less whine, Cursive provides an exclamation point to the emo scene with Domestica, their third release. Led by vocalists Tim Kasher and former Lullaby for the Working Class frontman Ted Stevens, Domestica explores Kasher's messy divorce through a series of clever but transparent metaphors. Domestica is a concept album harping on the ugliness and beauty of love, a treatise on the pains of divorce and romance. While the themes are nothing new, they are executed inventively. Half the songs don't even contain a chorus, replacing the classic song structure with a string of middle eights held together by the exceptional rhythm section. Despite the instrumental prowess, the true standout on this record is Kasher. His throaty voice propels the album's most satiating cut, "A Red So Deep," from a dissonant clang to an effortless whisper. From the hard rock of the D.C. scene ("The Martyr," "The Radiator Hums") to the classic Pavement sound ("Making Friends and Acquaintances"), Cursive proves they are more than the typical emo band. Kasher's marital troubles transform the selections on Domestica from mere calls for help to anthems of rejection. ~ Yancey Strickler

Product Details

Release Date:	10/14/2022
Label:	15 Passenger
UPC:	0192641602801
Rank:	7378

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cursive   Primary Artist
Matt Maginn   Bass,Vocals
Clint Schnase   Drums
Tim Kasher   Guitar,Vocals
Mike Mogis   Multi Instruments
Ted Stevens   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Mike   Engineer
Cursive   Design,Composer,Layout Design
A.J. Mogis   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Mike Mogis   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Kim Hagar   Photography
Doug Van Sloun   Mastering
Justin Kozisek   Layout Design