MITIGATION by dam

dam, MITIGATION

The Covid 19 lockdown put me as did many others, in front of the TV watching the trials and tribulations of those in power or the lack there of. That spring I found myself in a place I haven’t been in a long time. A place of observation, reflection and contemplation. I had time on my hands to write and create music. I took what was happening before me on the TV and summarized it in song. During the time between April and September, recording at home with the help of some very talented friends who had access to their own home recording equipment, we remotely recorded dam’s second album – MITIGATION.
The songs on the album cover much ground both musically and lyrically. Political and social commentary, desires and thankfulness. There are standard Rock and Roll grooves, a little R&B, some Latin Rock and of course Indie Punk.
I decided to cover the great song Drift Away by Mentor Williams, made famous by the wonderful R&B singer Dobey Grey because I felt that in this crazy time, what better place to escape is there, than rock and roll.
As the Covid crisis continues to ravage our country, Racial injustice continues to prevail in our country so divided by hate. I hope you find your way to vote for change and most of all, to stay healthy and safe.
-dam