Death Ships

Dan Maloney, singer-songwriter for Iowa City-based Death Ships, related a couple of possible interpretations of his band's name. In a Daytrotter interview, he suggested that the band name represented the death of relationships. Also - if one considered a ship as a representation of freedom - the name could symbolize the erosion of freedom that spreads out from Iowa, beyond the boundries of the continental United States of America.

Maloney clearly did not tailor a band name to fit his particular sound, deciding instead to stick to his guns, and defy any critics. Considering how the moniker Death Ships could be suitable for a death metal group as well. And the title of the latest self-release - Seeds of Devastation - could be the title of a pounding punk rock anthem.

The lead vocal style and bouncy synth at the beginning of Symmetrical Smiles might remind the listener of Steely Dan. And Great American begins with a finger picked acoustic guitar rhythm, and subtle tremolo synth.

I tend to write sporadically in bursts of inspiration. - Dan Maloney

Maloney has worked as a record store clerk at Record Collector for six years.

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