DED’s ‘School Of Thought’ calls for self-reflection and healthy living
DED have released their second full-length, School Of Thought, available via Suretone Records. The 11-track release from AltPress October 2021 cover stars follows the band’s 2017 debut album, Mis•an•thrope, which first introduced them to the alternative scene. Read more: The Aubreys, DED, Bishop Briggs & Sueco make AP October cover debuts From the evocative vocals on […]
DEDhave released their second full-length, School Of Thought, available via Suretone Records.
The 11-track release from AltPressOctober 2021 cover stars follows the band’s 2017 debut album, Mis•an•thrope, which first introduced them to the alternative scene.
From the evocative vocals on “Kill Beautiful Things” to the anthemic “Half Alive,” it’s clear that DED are embracing their sonic growth and maturity as a rock outfit. In an interview with Alternative Press, singer Joe Cotela spoke about the themes at play on the new release.
“This album is all about thinking about what you do, being cognitive, being conscious and being aware of what you consume and what you support,” Cotela says. “That angle comes from me because I’ve had some really tough bouts of anxiety over the last 10 years. I’ve gone to cognitive therapy and a lot of different things, and it’s made me take a step back. It’s changed my whole viewpoint on things. It makes me want to tell people to take control of their brains, their thought process, their bodies and be healthy, everything that changed my life because I was really struggling with anxiety and bouts of depression.
“All the lyrics are about taking a step back, thinking about yourself, thinking about what we take as everyday stuff,” he continues. “The term ‘school of thought’ is about a group of people that think a certain way and have a certain ethos, so I really wanted that to be a part of everything—for people to listen to the music to dig deep into the lyrics and to understand that even though it’s negative-sounding, it’s all positive underneath.”
You can check out the full School Of Thought album below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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