Crack a Light is by some counts the group's fourth proper studio album, and pushes their danceable art rock in new directions while keeping explosive energy at the center of every track.
Despite its solid first half and finale, Crack a Light is Dope Body's most predictable batch of tracks thus far.
Having a bit of deja vu here, because it was only a few months ago when I discovered Dope Body's Home Body after it was released earlier this year. Even if it had that home recording aesthetic, it was some of the noisiest, most thrilling and abrasive rock albums I heard in 2020. Crack a Light dropped only months later, and it has production that is cleaner; still rough, but clearer. What also changed though, was the quality of the music; (spoiler, it went down), because to me, this has the ... read more
Okay guys we get it, you're sorry about the hiatus, you can stop dropping great music now.
Dope Body has returned for their second album of 2020. The first of which is actually one of my favorites. “Home Body” has fantastic grooves, great energy and a taste for experimentation. It’s fantastic. So of course I’m excited for another record. However I can’t really say I’m in love with Crack A Light. I definitely like it, however something just feels missing. I don’t know if it’s the catchier elements of Home Body or just the more varied ... read more