With the horror rock shtick behind them, the Deadlines have embraced the resurgence of straightforward 'old-timey' 70s / 80s garage rock, keeping the Farfisa organ, but losing the camp and fake blood. Marvelously sardonic songs like "Stalker," and degenerate trips like "Burn In," feel authentic and dirty. Think the Doors, Clash, Pixies, and Replacements. Keeping the elements of their past song writing that actually worked, filthy, bare-bones hooks abound. Endearing utter nonsense is also everywhere -- some points are made, but mostly we get a raw exercise in throwback rock delinquency. Escaping their image-based material is going to be quite a challenge, but these songs are primed for the attempt.
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis February 2002Reviewed by Tom BastianThis is the Deadlines' sophomore release and follow-up to their first Tooth and Nail release "The Death and Life Of..." The band was founded in 1998 and is currently based out of Portland Oregon. "Fashion over Function" was recorded at Supernatural Sound in Oregon City by the Glitter Twins. The press sheet that came with this release said, "the boys decided to shift gears, dropping the…Art for the Ears 2002Reviewed by Marco PovervestWhile the previous album (Death And Life Of...) showcased a band incorporating horror elements in their music and appearance, on Fashion Over Function The Deadlines chose for a straight ahead rock 'n roll approach. They supposedly have rock star manners when singer Shaun Sundholm cries out: "I want a stalker...I want someone to follow me around. I want to get your love letters in the mail. I want…Similar sounding releases
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