Hailing from the city of Austin, Texas, Name Sayers has emerged with their sophomore full-length record titled Joyboys In The Grindhouse. A masterful pop evolution for the band, the album intricately weaves together elements of psych rock, hip hop, synth pop and cumbia. A lineup of notable guest appearances, including guitarist Wayne Kramer of The MC5, Brooklyn rapper Chris Conde and Orlando rapper E-Turn, embellishes the album’s sonic landscape, while the Grammy nominee Grant Eppley, celebrated for his work on Spoon’s Lucifer On The Sofa, takes the helm as the album’s producer.
At its core, Name Sayers is composed of Devin James Fry, the voice and multi-instrumentalist, alongside Grant Himmler on bass, Garrett Hellman on guitar and Marc Henry on drums. Their new single “Three Will Grow Back” from the freshly minted album features a musical convergence of incredible talent, including Wayne Kramer, Chris Conde and E-Turn.
“Three Will Grow Back” unfurls as a captivating fusion of dark pop with the injection of alternative hip hop. Anchored by the pulsating cadence of the drum beat, the track is adorned with deftly executed guitar work that constructs an intricate and moody sonic terrain. Chris Conde and E-Turn, two exceptional rappers, contribute their razor-sharp verses, adding layers of dynamism to the composition. The song’s intensity escalates, culminating in a crescendo of splashy drums, commanding vocal delivery and piquant guitar tones.
Beneath its musical layers, “Three Will Grow Back” is a profound exploration of resilience stemming from enduring political resistance. It reimagines the famous words of Swedish-American socialist activist and songwriter Joe Hill, “it takes more than guns to kill a man,” into a fresh assertion; if you take my head, three will grow back. The track stands as a psychedelic showcase of the unyielding spirit that emerges from such struggles.
Notably, “Three Will Grow Back” features the stellar lead guitar work of Wayne Kramer, whose involvement from the inception of the song’s rough-sounding bedroom demo breathed life into the project. The song’s transformation owes much to Wayne’s unwavering musical audacity and belief in people’s creative capacities.
As a whole, “Three Will Grow Back” reveals Name Sayers’ exceptional ability to blend genres with spectacular results. With its powerful message and superb execution, “Three Will Grow Back” is a sonic triumph that exemplifies the very essence of Name Sayers’ musical journey.
Watch the music video for Three Will Grow Back below
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