24 July 2008

D.C.3

 RE-UPLOADED FEBRUARY 28, 2013

I just want to say that D.C.3 are the shit! They were years ahead of their time by playin' RAWK & paying respects to the bands & musicians that had rocked their world. Musick to 'excite us', what a fucking concept. I sometimes listen to one of my albums, one I had nearly worn out playing in its heyday & now find it sounding dated. I listen to D.C.3 & think how fresh they sound, how of this moment. I hope you all will give them a listen, they surely know how to entertain the brain.

This Is the Dream








This first albums features: Dez Cadena (Black Flag, Redd Kross) - guitar, vocals, backing vocals; Paul Roessler(45 Grave, Twisted Roots) - bass keyboard, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocal on "Dance of the Imbeciles"; & Kurt Markham - drums.

On This Is the Dream, Dez writes:

"D.C.3 started out a concept - a group of friends getting together in the studio to record an album in the style of the records that used to excite us when we were young (such as Deep Purple's Machinehead, Captain Beyond, Humble Pie, Mountain, etc...You get the idea). In this, our very first recording effort, I think we've accomplished that goal. I appreciate all the people & bands that helped put love, & other strange emotions, in my heart."

D.C.3 - THIS IS THE DREAM, SST 033 ,1985.
decryption codes in comments
Side 1:
We Feel the Sky
I Believe It / Apparent Doom / Ain't No Time Here Now / Overtime
This Is the Dream
Hidden Track (backward masking)
Hidden Track (reversed for you)
Side 2:
Twisted & Turning Inside
Dance of the Imbeciles
I Hope Tomorrow's a Better Day
98 Malvern St.

You're Only as Blind as Your Mind Can Be







The third album features Dez & Paul, but now includes Ceasar Viscarra(bass) & Louie Dufau(drums). These two had played together in the seminal 1980's speedrock band The Stains. They added a new & dynamic element to D.C.3 (still called 3 even with 4 - kool). They joined prior to D.C.3's second release The Good Hex. On this third outing, the bands sound has matured & although it is at heart an homage to great 70s rockers, there are deeper elements at play. There are hints of Mississippi blues, R&B, free jazz, & punk rock.

Reviewing a D.C.3 show at Café Modé for Public News, John Lee wrote:

"The new D.C.3 is even better than before evidenced by their superlative performance at Café Modé last weekend...For those of us longing for a group that can deliver hyperspace rock like no one since Hawkwind, D.C.3 comes close."

Side 1:Lost Someone
Party for One
You're Only as Blind as You're Mind Can Be
(I'll Never) Kill Myself over You
I Ain't Got You
Side 2:
Sweet Buttercup
Talkin' to the Mirror
Baby, You Know Ehere I Live
Malena (My Love is Here Forever)


Dez & Black Flag







Enjoy,

25 comments:

  1. DC3 were indeed a fine band. Why haven't you included Vida (SST 156) to your post?

    DD

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  2. Thanks!!!
    More D.C.3 please!
    /Kuken.

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  3. Yeah The Good Hex would be cool

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  4. got pointed here by DD at the blasting concept, intriguing blog, thanks for posting those DC3 albums, have been looking for a while.

    cheers from NYC,
    ksn

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  5. You can find the rest of DC3 elsewhere...The Blasting Concept (thanks DD) & others.

    Enjoy,

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  6. Does anyone know where I can find "The Good Hex" for download?

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  7. Have the Black Flag 82 demo, and am very interested to hear Dezo's versions of the unreleased Flag songs he wrote with them. Cheers!

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  8. to thomas_tirrell,

    I'll see if I have the files archived, if not I'll have to dig out the records & re-rip them, which could take a bit longer. probably be able to do it some time this week-end.

    I will pretty much re-up anything that has disappeared into the aether with the take-down of MegaUpload & the fucktardization of MediaFire & Rapidshare, as long as I still have it. If I ripped it from vinyl that i once owned, then I still have it. I mighty anal about my vinyl.

    Thanks & check back later. I'll try to also drop you an email.

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  9. This is the Dream
    KdHkKGqdnbGBY3iaVsTUKBgw_ohoi9V3lgpA-0gEg9U
    You're Only as Blind
    CRI78Ex8m9qTEk2VQiBQVX3OEdFMjjIZvhfXeFb8SX4

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  10. Thanks for DC3. Could you be so kind and upload ''The Good Hex" as well? Any chance of posting vinly rips of the first 3 albums by SWA? Painted Willie ''Mind Bowling''? Regards, D.

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    1. You need to try hooking up with Donut Duck, the first commenter above. I do not have The Good Hex. Sorry. The only other DC3 I have is Vida.

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    2. There is some re-upped Painted Willie over at Wilfully Obscure.

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    3. Checked. Picked what was offered and I didn't have. However, he is reluctant to post "Mind Bowling" due to some recent reissue. So, if you have that one ... Regards, d.

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    4. I would have the same reluctance if there is a recent re-issue. Sorry

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  11. "Vida" would also be nice, if you come around to rip it and post it. Kind regards, D.

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    1. DC3 - VIDA
      http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/KlHyUWZk/file.html

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    2. Seen. Downloaded. Thanks! d.

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  12. Unfortunately, Donut Duck of Blasting Concept fame is gone. Disappeared from the internet... Nice guy with decent SST vinyl rips (for all the stuff never issued on CDs) can contact me at: d.zelig (at) yahoo.com

    Thanks.

    D.

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    1. D., thanks for the kind words, i am alive and kicking over here: http://hcbd1984.blogspot.com/ Do you have any requests that needs to be filled?

      DD

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  13. Hello DD! Great! I am happy that you contacted me here. Danke! Left you a note in your new blog comments section.

    Thank you NØ for keeping the blasting concept alive!

    Regards, D.

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    1. It's all about sharing what we like.

      "Share what thou wilt is the whole of the law"...Fr. Oyster Crawling

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    2. What NØ said..! Will do the uploads soon!

      DD

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  14. whats the lock key? i can't download it

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    1. the decryption codes are in comment 11. I had to re-up these so the codes are not in the first comment. Decryption codes are always some variation on the album title & then a string of symbols:
      (for these...)
      This is the Dream
      KdHkKGqdnbGBY3iaVsTUKBgw_ohoi9V3lgpA-0gEg9U
      You're Only as Blind
      CRI78Ex8m9qTEk2VQiBQVX3OEdFMjjIZvhfXeFb8SX4

      Then in the 17th comment someone requested Vida, so the link is in the following comment:
      DC3 - VIDA
      http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/KlHyUWZk/file.html

      Enjoy.

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