It’s Monday…again but that’s not really all that bad when you have mewsic to ramp your mood. Welcome to Monday’s Mewsic Moves Me! This week is ‘your choice song picks‘.
In January I kick started a new mewsic series and this morning, I experimenting with two more bands with the same or similar names, both are new-to-me.
I guess I gotcha wondering about my post title, eh? Today’s bands with the same or similar names are Deerhunter and The Dear Hunter.
Honestly, I thought of the 70s film starting Martin Sheen (The Deer Hunter) when I saw Deerhunter. How about you? Anyhow, who is Deerhunter?
In 2001, Bradford Cox lead vocalist and drummer, Moses Archuleta formed Deerhunter, a rock band that falls into the genres of noise, garage, art, indie, and experimental. Interestingly it wasn’t either of these guys who came up with the bands name. It was the groups first drummer, Dan Walton. I wonder if he’s kin to John Boy? I’m confused by that with Archuleta, the co-founder, also credited as a drummer but Wiki mentions some band members have multi-roles in the group. I guess that explains that.
Billboard tells me is Halcyon Digest(YT playlist) is the groups’ best charting album listed for 7-weeks, peaking on October 2017 to #37. I tried to listen this album but the mewsic didn’t really take root in my soul.
I invite you to sample Deerhunter’s songs from their 8th studio album, WHY HASN’T EVERYONE ALREADY DISAPPEARED?.
Deerhunter is still active to date. Band members include, other than the co-founders, are Lockett Pundt, Josh McKay, and Javier Morales. Prior to the band’s album (above) release January of last year, bass guitarist Joshua Fauver who unexpectedly died (cause unknown) at the age of 39 in November 2018, making this the 3rd death of band members (Justin Bosworth head injury skateboarding accident & Bradley Ira Harris heroin addict both died in 2005).
The Dear Hunter initially started with former The Receiving End of Sirens band member, Casey Crescenzo, as a side project for his spill over creations that didn’t fit well with the group in 2006. In 2006, Casey made a demo of Dear Ms Lending to share with friends and posted online for download which became the springboard for the soon-to-be American progressive rock band to evolved the one song into a story with five additional acts that you can hear below.
The last thing Wiki shares on The Dear Hunters is from 2017 announcing their headlining tour with The Family Crest and Vava, as well news of their six-track EP, All is As I Should Be that released December 1st.
The sound between the two bands bearing same/similar names are different. I think overall I may prefer The Dear Hunter’s style to Deerhunter but I don’t think I’d buy either. Exposure to both I count valuable in my mewsical education. After all, one can’t get too many tunes stuffed in one’s head, can one? 
What do you think, which group suits your ear best?
Before I wrap things up, let me spill the beans let me share the results of my Mad World #BoTB Showdown. If you cast a vote then you probably have a good idea how things went down. The majority spoke clearly giving The Brooklyn Duo victory with a 8 to 2 to 3 vote count. Many thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! Next showdown is set for the 15th, so please stop in to cast your ballot.
Have a boogietastic day! X
X, Cathy
DISCLOSURE…this is a mewsic linky party, which means all participates are sharing songs that one can listen to from YouTube or Vimeo and a not a post about mewsic or mewsicians. Failure to meet this basic guideline puts your URL in danger of being removed or labeled – NO MUSIC.
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I sampled several songs from each. Ended up listening to three songs by Deerhunter in their entirety. Some of their songs had a little bit of an 80’s vibe to them (I thought). Probably wouldn’t buy either one but, as you say, it’s a good thing to stretch your musical horizons every now and then.
Alana,
These bands are different and there’s something to like if just a little about some of their titles but more importantly it broadens one’s mewsic intellect. Thanks for taking the time and interest to listening to these featured artists.
That some very interesting mewsic, CK, but I’m more impurressed of the Deerhunter. I love how you combined it with the Bang deers..MOL…Brooklyn duo is absolutely amazing, we love Metallica and this was pawsome! Swinging Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead…and now…smile
Hmm. I’d never heard of Deer Hunter. I liked the Brooklyn Duo the best!
Hooray for The Brooklyn Duo! I’ve not heard of either of the deer hunters before today and not really impressed by either one. If I had to choose between the two, I would go with The Deer Hunter.
Never heard of either of the Deer/Dear groups although I am familiar with a group called Deerhoof which is a pretty strange group as well.
Nice to see the Brooklyn Duo come out on top. They were my favorite.
My results are now posted.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Have a great musical week! Cheers!
I really wasn’t impressed with eiher band, honestly. They were all right, and I’m sure they have legions of fans, but it’s doubtful I’d be one of them.
Hi Cathy! Interesting mix of music here, today. Deerhunter’s style seems very eclectic – each song has a different style. Not bad, but I definitely preferred The Dear Hunter. Prog rock is a favourite genre and I enjoyed their opus a lot, sampling every song. I will come back and listen to it fully, later on.
Hurray for the Brooklyn Duo. They were great! And I LOVE their cover of another favourite song, Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters. Thanks for that!
I think we’ll probably stick with Metallica!
Never heard of either Deer Hunters before but that Metallica cover is amazing! Thanks for sharing
Never heard of either one of the deer hunters before today. I do love that last video. Beautiful and haunting.
I linked this post to Awww Mondays.
Have a fabulous day and week, Cathy. Love and hugs. ♥
Very nice songs. I enjoyed all of them. Thanks for sharing them.
Hi, Cathy!
Happy Mewsical Monday, dear friend!
Both of these bands are new to me as well. Seems the Atlanta-based indie rock band Deerhunter has had a rough road with three of its members dying young. That’s a shame. Like you I can’t quite get into their groove. I connected better with the progressive/experimental art rock sound of the second band, The Dear Hunter, from Providence, R.I.
Thanks for reporting the result of your latest BOTB. I’m happy to know most people’s ears matched mine and The Brooklyn Duo emerged the winner. It was nice to hear another tune by them this morning.
I wish you a safe and happy week ahead, dear friend Cathy!