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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox single <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
| Name = Dear Father
| name = Dear Father
| Cover = Defeater - Dear Father.jpg
| cover = Defeater - Dear Father.jpg
| Border = yes
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| Caption =
| type = single
| Artist = [[Defeater (band)|Defeater]]
| artist = [[Defeater (band)|Defeater]]
| Album = [[Empty Days & Sleepless Nights]]
| album = [[Empty Days & Sleepless Nights]]
| B-side = "I Don't Mind"
| B-side = I Don't Mind
| Released = {{Start date|2011|02|08}}
| released = {{Start date|2011|02|08}}
| recorded =
| Format = [[7" vinyl]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| Recorded =
| studio =
| Genre = [[Melodic hardcore]], [[acoustic music|acoustic]]
| venue =
| genre = [[Melodic hardcore]], [[acoustic music|acoustic]]
| Length = {{Duration|m=2|s=51}}
| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=51}}
| Label = [[Bridge Nine Records|Bridge Nine]] <small>(B9R143)</small>
| label = [[Bridge Nine Records|Bridge Nine]] <small>(B9R143)</small>
| writer = Derek Archambault, Jay Maas, Mike Poulin, Andy Reitz, Jake Woodruff
| Writer =
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| Last single =
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| This single = "'''Dear Father'''"<br>(2011)
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"'''Dear Father'''" is a single released by the American band [[Defeater (band)|Defeater]]. The song, and its accompanying acoustic B-side "I Don't Mind", are from the group's second studio album ''[[Empty Days & Sleepless Nights]]''. The single was released as a [[7" vinyl]] and [[Music download|digital download]] on February 8, 2011 through [[Bridge Nine Records]].<ref name="punknews"/><ref name="b9"/>
"'''Dear Father'''" is a single released by the American band [[Defeater (band)|Defeater]]. The song, and its accompanying acoustic B-side "I Don't Mind", are from the group's second studio album ''[[Empty Days & Sleepless Nights]]''. The single was released as a [[7" vinyl]] and [[Music download|digital download]] on February 8, 2011 through [[Bridge Nine Records]].<ref name="punknews"/><ref name="b9"/>


The song "Dear Father" lyrically touches on the struggles of living in a military family during post-WWII America. During a live performance in Tennessee in 2011, a group of military men in uniform were in the front row singing the song "Dear Father" along with vocalist Derek Archambault with tears streaming down their faces. According to guitarist Jay Maas, "In the middle of the song, one guy took his dog tags off and put them right in Derek's hand and said 'Thank you.' You can't put a price on that."<ref name="altpress277"/> Maas also noted that none of the members of Defeater have any military background. He said, "We're just writing our opinions and what we ''think'' it would be like, and it apparently struck a chord with these guys."<ref name="altpress277"/>
The song "Dear Father" lyrically touches on the struggles of living in a military family during post-World War II America. During a live performance in Tennessee in 2011, a group of military men in uniform were in the front row singing the song "Dear Father" along with vocalist Derek Archambault with tears streaming down their faces. Guitarist Jay Maas said, "In the middle of the song, one guy took his dog tags off and put them right in Derek's hand and said 'Thank you'.<ref name="altpress277"/> Maas also noted that none of the members of Defeater have any military background. He said, "We're just writing our opinions and what we ''think'' it would be like, and it apparently struck a chord with these guys."<ref name="altpress277"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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<ref name="altpress277">{{cite journal| last = Slessor| first = Dan| date = August 2011| title = Amp Up the Longing| journal = [[Alternative Press]]| volume = 26| issue = 277| pages = 80–81| publisher = Alternative Press Magazines Inc.| location = Cleavland, Ohio| issn = 1065-1667}}</ref>
<ref name="altpress277">{{cite journal| last = Slessor| first = Dan| date = August 2011| title = Amp Up the Longing| journal = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]| volume = 26| issue = 277| pages = 80–81| publisher = Alternative Press Magazines Inc.| location = Cleveland, Ohio| issn = 1065-1667}}</ref>


<ref name="b9">{{cite web| title = Discography: 'Dear Father'| work = [[Bridge Nine Records]]| url = http://www.bridge9.com/disco/198| accessdate = July 7, 2011}}</ref>
<ref name="b9">{{cite web| title = Discography: 'Dear Father'| work = [[Bridge Nine Records]]| url = http://www.bridge9.com/disco/198| accessdate = July 7, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110915121738/http://www.bridge9.com/disco/198| archive-date = September 15, 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref>


<ref name="punknews">{{cite web| last = Yancey| first = Bryne| title = Defeater announce 'Empty Days & Sleepless Nights'| work = [[Punknews.org]]| date = January 7, 2011| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/41158| accessdate = July 7, 2011}}</ref>
<ref name="punknews">{{cite web| last = Yancey| first = Bryne| title = Defeater announce 'Empty Days & Sleepless Nights'| work = Punknews.org| date = January 7, 2011| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/41158| accessdate = July 7, 2011}}</ref>


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[[Category:2011 singles]]
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[[Category:Defeater (band) songs]]

Latest revision as of 04:28, 28 September 2023

"Dear Father"
Single by Defeater
from the album Empty Days & Sleepless Nights
B-side"I Don't Mind"
ReleasedFebruary 8, 2011 (2011-02-08)
GenreMelodic hardcore, acoustic
Length2:51
LabelBridge Nine (B9R143)
Songwriter(s)Derek Archambault, Jay Maas, Mike Poulin, Andy Reitz, Jake Woodruff

"Dear Father" is a single released by the American band Defeater. The song, and its accompanying acoustic B-side "I Don't Mind", are from the group's second studio album Empty Days & Sleepless Nights. The single was released as a 7" vinyl and digital download on February 8, 2011 through Bridge Nine Records.[1][2]

The song "Dear Father" lyrically touches on the struggles of living in a military family during post-World War II America. During a live performance in Tennessee in 2011, a group of military men in uniform were in the front row singing the song "Dear Father" along with vocalist Derek Archambault with tears streaming down their faces. Guitarist Jay Maas said, "In the middle of the song, one guy took his dog tags off and put them right in Derek's hand and said 'Thank you'.[3] Maas also noted that none of the members of Defeater have any military background. He said, "We're just writing our opinions and what we think it would be like, and it apparently struck a chord with these guys."[3]

Track listing

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  1. "Dear Father" – 2:51
  2. "I Don't Mind" – 3:48

Personnel

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Defeater

  • Derek Archambault – vocals
  • Jay Maas – guitars, vocals
  • Mike Poulin – bass
  • Andy Reitz – drums
  • Jake Woodruff – guitars

References

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  1. ^ Yancey, Bryne (January 7, 2011). "Defeater announce 'Empty Days & Sleepless Nights'". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Discography: 'Dear Father'". Bridge Nine Records. Archived from the original on September 15, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Slessor, Dan (August 2011). "Amp Up the Longing". Alternative Press. 26 (277). Cleveland, Ohio: Alternative Press Magazines Inc.: 80–81. ISSN 1065-1667.
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