Album release party set for July 27 at Lowell’s Thirsty First with Lenny Lashley and others  

We recently had the opportunity to check out the much anticipated new record from Massachusetts Punks, Already Dead . And.. it did not disappoint. “Something Like A War” from Already Dead, consist of 14 well crafted songs that touch both the mind and soul.

You can listen to “Something Like A War “ on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here and Bandcamp Here

“Something Like A War “ grabs your attention right from the start . The Opening track “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue” is a well written , loud and proud anthem of a song that doesn’t let up for a second.

Every single song on “Something Like A War” is brimming with authenticity and truth . It is crystal clear that vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Dan Cummings is not afraid to speak his mind (there is no sugar coating going on at all ) He has also assembled a group of musicians ( Brandon Bartlett,guitar, Brian Ferrazzani,bass and Nick Cali,bass) that add the perfect punch and attitude to his powerful lyrics.

Something Like A War, both the song and the album, are filled with the type of intensity we all need in facing our daily lives – and maintains the Already Dead working class ethos, positioned steadfast as a
voice for labor movements and working class solidarity. And besides, there’s no chance of a
sophomore slump when the moniker is nicked from baseball, yet another way Already Dead areembedded in Boston culture.
“I was watching the Ken Burns documentary on baseball,” Cummings admits, “and heard the Ty Cobb
quote about how ‘every game is something like a war’. It immediately resonated with me for a few reasons .First it just sounds badass [laughs]. But also to describe approaching something with that
kind of intensity and determination struck a chord.”

What we love about “Something Like A War” is that it is a record that is full of brilliantly constructed songs . We live in era where everyone is going for the “single” it’s a nice change of pace to hear an album that kicks ass from top to bottom . From “One Foot”, “Rock Bottom” , “Wits End” and our personal favorite “When You were Great” Something Like A War “ is an album that needs to be heard and played loud .