Dear Father (song)
| "Dear Father" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Defeater | |
| from the album Empty Days & Sleepless Nights | |
| B-side | "I Don't Mind" |
| Released | February 8, 2011 |
| Genre | Melodic hardcore, acoustic |
| Length | 2:51 |
| Label | Bridge 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. 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."[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
- "Dear Father" – 2:51
- "I Don't Mind" – 3:48
Personnel
Defeater
- Derek Archambault – vocals
- Jay Maas – guitars, vocals
- Mike Poulin – bass
- Andy Reitz – drums
- Jake Woodruff – guitars
References
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (January 7, 2011). "Defeater announce 'Empty Days & Sleepless Nights'". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
- ^ "Discography: 'Dear Father'". Bridge Nine Records. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
- ^ 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.