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!!!: Reclaiming Indie Disco Glory
1 Oct
Summary
- !!!'s sixth album, 'As If', aims to re-establish their indie disco sound.
- The band defied dance-punk categorization with long, joyous tracks.
- Frontman Nic Offer's irreverent style defined their unique appeal.
!!!, often mislabeled as dance-punk, has released their sixth studio album, 'As If.' This release serves as a direct response to past identity crises, striving to solidify their reputation as masters of fun, kinetic, and expansive indie disco.
Throughout their career, !!! distinguished themselves from the early 2000s dance-punk scene. They embraced disco's joyous spirit, releasing nearly ten-minute-long singles like 'Me and Giuliani Down by the School Yard (A True Story)' and playfully engaging with their enigmatic name. Frontman Nic Offer's charismatic and irreverent stage presence further set them apart.
The band's humor, evident from Offer's early 'American Gladiator'-esque wardrobe to the anthemic 'Pardon My Freedom,' has always been a core element of their appeal. Despite facing challenges with timing and perception, !!!'s latest effort, 'As If,' focuses on re-establishing their distinctive sound and enduring appeal within the indie disco landscape.
